THE ROLE

The Principal Project Officer within the Service Access & Crisis Accommodation team leads a range of program management and development activities associated with specialist intake and crisis accommodation responses across the state.

Applicants should possess strong written skills, conceptual and analytical abilities, project management skills, be collaborative, and have strong familiarity with the specialist family violence service system including referral pathways and crisis responses.

Reporting to the Manager, Service Access and Crisis Accommodation team, the Principal Project Officer also supports work on key Family and Sexual Violence Program branch projects and initiatives, working collaboratively with Exectuive team members and other staff in to support portfolio priorities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Manage and oversee the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including:
  • Leading research, analysis and implementation of complex projects based on defined outcomes and outputs.
  • Managing and overseeing projects or sub-projects and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the projects/sub-projects within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
  • Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.
• Provide leadership, guidance and authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed, comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex matters.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to two direct reports.

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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.