THE ROLE

Reporting to the Executive Director, Housing Outcomes and Pathways and as a member of the Housing Outcomes and Pathways Executive Team, the Director is responsible for the management and leadership of a large team that delivers multiple critical, state-wide functions including lease management.

The Director will develop and deliver functional strategies that align to Homes Victoria's Corporate Plan, introduce new ways of working and business improvement projects, that leverage strong internal relationships and metrics to provide advice. The role has a strong focus on improved renter and sector engagement, risk management and delivering commercial and quality community outcomes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

1. Lead and execute new strategies and initiatives to improve Victoria's social housing services for people who use services, including supporting the efficient management of housing assets and delivering best practice services for service users and community partners.
2. Translate strategic directions into successful project delivery, bringing business acumen and a focus on achieving client -oriented and organisational value for money outcomes (financial and non-financial). 
3. Use executive leadership to develop and implement a delivery plan for unit responsibilities including a management and reporting arrangement for lease management and other critical housing functions.

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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.

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.