Briefing and Correspondence Officer

THE ROLE

Are you:

• Experienced in coordinating administrative systems and processes?
• A strategic thinker with strong organisational, time-management, administration, communication and problem-solving skills?
• Able to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across a range of settings and foster working relationships?

The Briefing and Correspondence Officer will play a key role in providing a wide range of administration and internal stakeholder support within the Office of the Chief Development Officer and the Housing Development Branch with focus on delivering the Government's agenda of increasing access to affordable housing for Victorians. The role requires the ability to operate in a complex and dynamic environment and will require exercising initiative and sound judgement.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Managing the Office of the Chief Development Officer central inbox, be the central coordinator for the Branch and updating tracking documents to ensure timely responses.
• Provide high level support to the Business Services Manager and provide project, broader administrative and program management support to the Housing Development Branch.
• Coordinate administrative processes and procedures for the branch to ensure high quality and timely responses to correspondence, briefings and Ministerial requests, including liaising across the leadership team and with the Office of the Chief Executive Officer.

Please open the position description to read more.

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.