Director, Professional Development
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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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)
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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Executive Management |
| Classification: | SES1 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DFFH/COPL/556998 |
| Closing Date: | 12-Aug-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $240,938 - $310,385 |
| Job Duration: | 5 years |
| Attachments: | 56998 COPL - OPP - Director, Professional Development.docx (Word, 132KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Kirstie Lomas M: 0447 676 783 | E: Kirstie.lomas@dffh.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Chief Practitioner, this role leads a Unit of professionals that design, develop and deliver a curriculum of learning and leadership programs focussed on core skills, practice development and leadership capabilities to equip the department's frontline workforces.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Lead and direct the management and delivery of professional development programs to uplift the capabilities, personal qualities, knowledge and skills of department frontline workforces.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to provide high quality, authoritative, innovative and strategic advice to the Chief Practitioner, senior executives, managers, and key stakeholders on learning and capability strategies.
- Set direction, lead, plan, manage and implement key projects and evaluation methodologies, policies and strategies relating to the delivery of innovative learning and capability uplift programs and initiatives.
Please open the position description to read more.
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.
Job details
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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
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| Job Reference: | VG/DFFH/COPL/556998 |
| Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Executive Management |
| Classification: | SES1 |
| Salary Range: | $240,938 - $310,385 |
| Job Duration: | 5 years |
| Date posted: | 22-Jul-2026 |
| Application Close Date: | 12-Aug-2026 |
| Attachments: | 56998 COPL - OPP - Director, Professional Development.docx (Word, 132KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: |
Kirstie Lomas
M: 0447 676 783 | E: Kirstie.lomas@dffh.vic.gov.au
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