Program Manager

THE ROLE
Program Manager

Reporting to the Director, Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Response team (CSERT), you will be part of a small specialist team responsible for the delivery of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing's strategy for responding to child sexual and criminal exploitation (CCE). This includes supporting the development of an intelligence function to detect and share information with Victoria Police to respond to child sexual exploitation.

The role supports the work of CSERT with primary responsibilities relating to:

• assisting the implementation of the team's Strategic Plan to enhance joint responses to CSE that involves leading and supporting multi-disciplinary projects, data analysis and reporting, and providing strategic advice to the Director
• providing authoritative strategic advice to relevant senior managers and units within operational and policy areas demonstrating flexibility, sound judgement and the ability to take effective, timely action
• supporting the development and implementation of evidence-based, innovative approaches to prevent and respond to CSE and CCE to protect vulnerable children.

The role requires demonstrated leadership experience in the development, implementation, and support of operations relating to CSE and exploitation impact, prevention, justice or closely related fields.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Lead a small team responsible for the implementation of an enhanced response to CSE through driving evidence-based practice, data insights and inter-agency collaboration.
• Develop operations and practice initiatives to meet the strategic directions for managing and delivering an enhanced response to CSE and CCE.
• Provide guidance and authoritative advice to the Director, internal and external stakeholders on implementation progress, risk identification and mitigation.

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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.