THE ROLE

The Senior Project Officer is responsible for monitoring, reporting and coordination of First Peoples housing and homelessness commitments to progress implementation of Mana-na woorn-tyeen maar-takoort Every Aboriginal Victorian Has a Home – The Victorian Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Framework. The position will work across varied projects, providing guidance and collaborating with stakeholders across the First Peoples housing and homelessness branch and broader Homes Victoria.

The Senior Project Officer will build and manage branch risk frameworks, business plans and deliver data analysis and presentation to support cross-porfolio reporting and systems implementation of a range of Victorian Government First Peoples housing and homelessness commitments. The position will also lead development on behalf of the branch for PPQs, PAEC, and other Ministerial briefings and correspondence.  

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Oversee development and reporting of corporate plan and branch business plan initiatives; leading coordination and preparing regular reports for senior executives to identify and escalate risks and ensure initiatives are delivered on time and in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines.  
• Drive coordination, monitoring and reporting across the branch and broader organisation to support timely engagement through self-determined governance and key cross-portfolio sector engagement forums.
• Lead development of materials and deliver quality assurance to provide clear, concise and authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders, governance forums and prepare and present correspondence, reports, ministerial briefs, PAEC, PPQs, cabinet and agency submissions.

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This is a Designated role: Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

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.