Executive Director, Homelessness and Housing Support
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. .
If you’re having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.
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: | Homes Victoria |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Executive Management |
| Classification: | SES2 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DFFH/HV/486983 |
| Closing Date: | 24-Feb-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $298,489 - $430,740 |
| Job Duration: | 5 years |
| Attachments: | ED Homelessness and Housing Support PD_final.docx (Word, 141KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Jo Cushing jo.cushing@homes.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
THE ROLE
The Executive Director, Homelessness and Housing Support leads strategy, stakeholder collaboration and operational management toward preventing, responding to and ending homelessness in Victoria.
This role oversees the Homelessness and Housing Support branch within Homes Victoria and its responsibility for designing, developing and implementing programs to end homelessness. The role leads the strategic homelessness reform ambition of Homes Victoria.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Lead a best practice culture, build teams that learn from and support each other to ensure they are invested in their own, and each other's development.
- Lead a strong and evidence-based approach to homelessness and housing support in partnership with key stakeholders and service providers.
- Lead and execute new strategies relating to Victoria's homelessness and social housing services.
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: | Homes Victoria |
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| Job Reference: | VG/DFFH/HV/486983 |
| Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Executive Management |
| Classification: | SES2 |
| Salary Range: | $298,489 - $430,740 |
| Job Duration: | 5 years |
| Date posted: | 10-Feb-2026 |
| Application Close Date: | 24-Feb-2026 |
| Attachments: | ED Homelessness and Housing Support PD_final.docx (Word, 141KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: |
Jo Cushing
jo.cushing@homes.vic.gov.au
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