THE ROLE
Senior Project Officer

The Senior Project Officer position will lead critical work within the Aboriginal Initiatives Unit, Family Safety Victoria, to support the Dhelk Dja Partnership Forum deliver on its strategic vision, priorities and actions.

The position will provide high quality project, program, policy, governance, reporting and stakeholder support to design and deliver actions and monitor progress against the Dhelk Dja Agreement and its Action Plans.

The position will build strong relationships across Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal services, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and other government departments/agencies to support outcomes in line with Dhelk Dja: Safe Our Way – Strong Culture, Strong Peoples, Strong Families, the new Aboriginal 10 Year Family Violence Agreement.

The position will support delivery of the Dhelk Dja Partnership Forum and other key governance structures that brings together Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal services and Government to create a future where Aboriginal people live free from family violence.

Applicants should possess strong written skills, conceptual and analytical abilities, project management skills and be collaborative. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

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

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the special measures provision, Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (VIC) 

Please open the position description to read more.

COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE
The Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role. 
This is a Designated role - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

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.