THE ROLE

The Executive Director, Goulburn Area leads and manages service delivery and reform implementation across the area, located within the East Division of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. The role is accountable for client outcomes at a local level for a range of integrated human services.

The Goulburn Executive Director position is an exciting high-impact leadership role with the Department of Families Fairness and Housing (DFFH). This executive position located on the lands of the Yorta Yorta, Taungurung and Wurundjeri people plays a critical role in shaping the critical social services across the 5 local government areas of Moira, Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie, Murrindindi and Mitchell Shires.   

This position requires you to drive systemic reform, lead multi-disciplinary teams and benefit from incredible existing partnerships with community, aboriginal organisations, other state government departments, and key stakeholders to protect and support vulnerable Victorians.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for meaningful public service, this is an exciting opportunity to lead community change and leave your mark on the Goulburn Area.

Goulburn also has a rich culturally and linguistically diverse population (CALD), with historical settlement of Greek, Italian and Albanian communities and more recent migrant and refugee settlement of African, Middle Eastern, Punjabi and Pacific Islander communities in the Moira and Greater Shepparton. Emerging CALD communities are also settling in the northern metropolitan growth corridor across Mitchell Shire, with the projected population to increase by increase by 70% by 2031. Demand is rapidly increasing for social and affordable housing, child protection and other funded service delivery.

With offices located in both Shepparton and Seymour, Goulburn is one of the best-connected regions in the state with both easy road and rail links to both office locations.    

Please open the position description to read more about this exciting opportunity.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Implement departmental and divisional priorities for direct services within the area, including child protection, housing and related community engagement and wellbeing programs.
• Lead the integration of multidisciplinary service delivery within the area, with a focus on providing holistic client outcomes within evolving frameworks of reform.
• Work in partnership with the Divisional Executive and other key stakeholders to achieve intended client outcomes for the department.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.