THE ROLE
Senior Community Partnership Officer

As part of the Outer East Melbourne Area Community Partnerships Team, the Senior Community Partnerships Officer position contributes to the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing strategic directions of earlier and more connected support, and local solutions for our service users. The position aims to improve the wellbeing of individuals and communities through the development of opportunities for social and economic participation and to create opportunities for individuals and families to build better lives and achieve their potential by participating in the community and economy.

The Senior Community Partnerships Officer will develop, facilitate, and navigate relationships with local community stakeholder organisations, services and local governments on partnership projects and programs determined by local area and department priorities.

The Senior Community Partnerships Officer will inform, plan, and deliver place-based initiatives, locally and with other government bodies and units to drive opportunities that prioritise reform. The role will connect and navigate stakeholders to improve outcomes for local communities in line with department strategy.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.
• Model and demonstrate behaviours in accordance with the values in all interactions with colleagues, direct reports, stakeholders, and others.
• Where responsible for overseeing, monitoring, or delivering projects, ensure they are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation and government regulations and guidelines.
• Provide authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet, and agency submissions on complex matters.

Please open the position description to read more.

HOW TO APPLY

All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) <https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page> portal.

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.