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SalaryThe 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)Job DetailsDepartment: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Work Type: Fixed term - full time Job Function: Executive Management Classification: SES1 Work Location: Melbourne - Eastern Metro Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/380464 Closing Date: 23-Apr-2024 Salary Range: $216,376 - $279,238 Job Duration: 5 Years Attachments: (Word, 124KB)
Job SpecificationContact: Jenny Litsas, Deputy Secretary East Division
0409 512 607Position DetailsTHE ROLEReporting to the Deputy Secretary, East Division, the role is responsible for providing high level and expert executive advice and support on a broad range of issues and projects within the East Division operations. It undertakes executive level project work and is pivotal in prioritising and progressing urgent matters on behalf of the Deputy Secretary. The role is responsible for overseeing the Division's Care Services operations program, including both the metropolitan and rural Placement and Support Planning teams.The Director works within a complex environment characterised by competing priorities, and often deals with issues requiring innovative strategies in resolving various and wide-ranging issues. The role liaises, consults and negotiates at a senior level on a range of executive and policy issues. The Director also supports Areas in engagement with Aboriginal communities, service system reform and direct service provision activities.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Provide high-level specialist advice and support on a range of operational matters, including complex, sensitive client and community issues and projects.
- Exercise initiative and independence in dealing with the division's priority issues and as required coordinate cross divisional responses to ensure that the division is responsive to emerging and contentious issues.
- Identify emerging and high priority operational issues and prepare strategic mitigation actions, in collaboration with other operations executives and central.
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current , given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.HOW TO APPLYAll VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the (JSE)
https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page
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.Job details Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Job Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/380464
Location: Melbourne - Eastern Metro
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Executive Management
Classification: SES1
Salary Range: $216,376 - $279,238
Job Duration: 5 Years
Date posted: 09-Apr-2024
Application Close Date: 23-Apr-2024
Attachments: (Word, 124KB)
Job SpecificationContact:Jenny Litsas, Deputy Secretary East Division0409 512 607
