Manager, Family Law Program

THE ROLE

The Manager, Family Law Program is part of Commonwealth Operations in Statewide Children and Families Operations. The role has a state-wide responsibility to lead the Child Protection interface between the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCoA) and the department.

The Manager, Family Law Program works with Child Protection and Family Law Program staff to develop appropriate responses to concerns for the safety and well-being of children in the context of family law proceedings, in particular matters with child welfare and family violence concerns.

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ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Family Law Program and the staff of that program.
• Provide authoritative, strategic advice and professional expertise to key internal and external stakeholders on critical family law and child protection practice, policy, funding and program development.
• Provide high-level expertise to Family Law Program service delivery teams with practice consistency and quality assurance and facilitate access to appropriate specialist expertise.

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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)

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