THE ROLE

The Senior Project Officer, Forensic Disability Services, will work closely with the operational management teams of Forensic Disability Services to provide project management support, manage priority projects to address service risks and gaps and support quality improvement initiatives.

This position will support the Principal Project Officer with various projects including the ongoing development and review of the Forensic Disability Operating Model, quality and safeguards, risk management, compliance and practice reviews and audits across Forensic Disability Services.

Core to being successful will be your conceptual and analytical capabilities, your experience in project management and your ability to understand new subject matter quickly, demonstrate sound initiative and produce high-quality products in a timely manner.

This role would suit an individual who is able to lead and achieve results through the development and embedding of systems and processes to address risks and gaps, achieve compliance and support high quality service operations across the service.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Project manage key initiatives in Forensic Disability Services, particularly as they relate to system development and service initiatives, ensuring they align with the overarching program objectives, and enhance service delivery, budget effectiveness and efficiency, and improved client outcomes.  
• Develop, review and maintain the Forensic Disability Operating Model (e.g. procedures and practice instructions) to ensure Forensic Disability Services, meets its risk and compliance management framework obligations and documentation adequately captures each element of the Quality and Safeguarding system and effectively communicates the value and expectations of each element.  
• Support the development and ongoing enhancement of a standardised business risk management framework across Forensic Disability Services. 

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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.