Deputy Secretary, North
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. .
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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)
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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Executive Management |
| Classification: | SES2 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - Northern Metro |
| Reference: | VG/DFFH/COPL/372482 |
| Closing Date: | 15-Jun-2025 |
| Salary Range: | $290,601 - $419,000 |
| Job Duration: | 5 years |
| Attachments: | PD North Deputy Secretary_May 2025.docx (Word, 127KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Danny O’Kelly, Deputy Secretary, COPL +61413017215 or Danny.OKelly@dffh.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
THE ROLE
The Deputy Secretary, North provides leadership and oversees human service area-based service delivery in the northern part of Victoria. The role is responsible for ensuring the Division's priorities align with the strategic direction of the department.
Through planning, monitoring and best practice, the Deputy Secretary, North will drive a client-centred, high-performance culture to achieve positive client outcomes and deliver quality services to vulnerable Victorians. The Deputy Secretary is accountable for service delivery in the North Eastern Melbourne, Hume Merri-bek, Loddon and Mallee Areas.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Lead and motivate a large workforce to ensure a client-centred culture aligned to the department's vision and broader government objectives.
- Lead the effective client-centred delivery of services within the Division, including child protection, housing and related health and wellbeing programs, to ensure performance and statutory requirements are met and future service delivery requirements are managed.
- Contribute to driving innovation and implementation within the Division of service development and reform designed to meet the changing needs of clients in a practical and responsive way and which increases the social and economic participation of complex client groups.
Please open the position description to read more.
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.
Job details
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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
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| Job Reference: | VG/DFFH/COPL/372482 |
| Location: | Melbourne - Northern Metro |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Executive Management |
| Classification: | SES2 |
| Salary Range: | $290,601 - $419,000 |
| Job Duration: | 5 years |
| Date posted: | 29-May-2025 |
| Application Close Date: | 15-Jun-2025 |
| Attachments: | PD North Deputy Secretary_May 2025.docx (Word, 127KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: |
Danny O’Kelly, Deputy Secretary, COPL
+61413017215 or Danny.OKelly@dffh.vic.gov.au
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