Senior Implementation Officer
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: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Policy |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/586576JUL |
| Closing Date: | 15-Jul-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $116,413 - $140,849 |
| Job Duration: | Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2028 |
| Attachments: | 2026-7-1 586576 VPS 5 Senior Implementation Officer.docx (Word, 132KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Sarah Kearney 0411145040 sarah.kearney@dffh.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
THE ROLE
The Senior Implementation Officer role is part of a team driving real change for children and families. Using your demonstrated skills in knowledge translation, project management and policy, you will help embed evidence-informed approaches across the Family Services platform. You will work closely with service providers to lift practice capability drawing on your experience in fostering collborative and positive working relationships.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team you will:
- lead innovative projects that keep families together and reunite children in care
- work with passionate and diverse providers to embed evidence-informed practice and collect and interpret their own outcomes data
- build expertise in innovative, system level implementation science strategies
- collaborate with sector leaders, to create lasting system-wide change.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Support the implementation of key components of Restoring Families across provider agencies in Victoria within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
- Rapidly learn the methods required to support the uptake of evidence-based practices and strategies to transfer this knowledge and skill set to provider agencies.
- Enhance the capacity of provider agency staff and leadership to embed evidence-informed interventions, drive practice change and other implementation efforts through the development of tailored implementation plans and support.
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/586576JUL |
| Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Policy |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Salary Range: | $116,413 - $140,849 |
| Job Duration: | Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2028 |
| Date posted: | 01-Jul-2026 |
| Application Close Date: | 15-Jul-2026 |
| Attachments: | 2026-7-1 586576 VPS 5 Senior Implementation Officer.docx (Word, 132KB) Position Description |
| Contact: |
Sarah Kearney
0411145040 sarah.kearney@dffh.vic.gov.au
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