THE ROLE

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Senior Policy and Project Officer leads the delivery of policy advice, programs and initiatives to improve social inclusion and community participation including the Neighbourhood House Coordination Program, Men's Shed Funding Program and other place-based social infrastructure programs and projects. The role also supports delivery of government's Victorian Volunteer Strategy to uplift and increase volunteering across the state.

More broadly, the role will contribute to the work of the Community Inclusion, Carers and Volunteers Unit, as part of a collaborative approach to delivering key government priorities in the Carers and Volunteers portfolio.

Reporting to the Manager, Social Inclusion, this senior role operates within a complex and dynamic environment that requires strong program and project management skills, the ability to proactively develop and maintain effective relationships with key government and community stakeholders, and a well-developed working understanding of how to embed self-determination, diversity, equity and inclusion principles into programs and policy.  

Core to success will be experience and knowledge in project and policy design or implementation, capacity to support team leadership, ability to understand new subject matter quickly and oversee high volume contract management, demonstration of appropriate initiative, conceptual and analytical abilities, and ability to produce high-quality products and oversee the work of other team members.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Develop policy initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
• Provide expert and authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative program options and solutions to complex and sensitive issues.
• Monitor and report on high priority demand issues, risks and trends and prepare and present reports, ministerial briefs, Cabinet and agency submissions.
• Contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including:
  • Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs.
  • Managing 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.

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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.