Address Job Description
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Homes Victoria
Salary: $130,673 - $174,869
Occupation: Property
Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/611527
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ 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)
THE ROLE
The Acquisition and Divestment Manager will lead Homes Victoria's property Acquisition and Divestment function consisting of property transaction professionals that deliver several activities including the purchase and sale of land, property, Crown land assets and inter-Governmental transactions. The Acquisition and Divestment Manager will also be accountable for the business management and human resource activities across the team including business and strategy planning, budget establishment and financial reporting. The role involves maintaining collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, the provision of expert advice to executive management and to consider triple bottom line accountabilities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
Develop, communicate, monitor, and deliver business area performance across financial and non-financial activities and ensure they are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation and government regulations and guidelines.
Effectively manage and provide leadership to a team of employees by:
a) leading and supporting individuals to achieve their potential and contribution to organisational goals and outcomes.
b) modelling behaviours integral to good people management and departmental values
c) where relevant, managing and monitoring specific improvement objectives in annual improvement plans relating to the area of responsibility.
d) pro-actively building and maintaining positive relationships with peers and stakeholders across the organisation.
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COVID-19 VACCINATION The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
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) 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.
