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Form of work THE ROLE
Working in the Care Services unit within the Children and Families Division, this position will undertake a range of priority projects and initiatives, essential stakeholder management responsibilities and program and policy development to support children and young people residing in Care Services.
The position will lead and contribute significantly to the delivery of key Care Services program and policy development and management, including through the provision of relevant specialist policy and program knowledge or technical expertise. The position will have program development responsibilities, require high level written and verbal communication skills, stakeholder engagement skills and ability to be responsive to tasks including the provision of high level responses in a timely manner and will be required to contribute to a variety of work priorities within the unit.
The role will be based in and primarily support System Reform and Improvement, though the role occupant may be asked to contribute to or assist with work from other teams in Care Services or elsewhere in the Children and Families Division, where there is a need for relevant specialist policy and program input.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
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* Provide high quality authoritative advice and sound policy recommendations to senior management and government based on comprehensive research.
* Oversee the development of policy and initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline, and budget parameters.
* Review and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs and cabinet and agency submissions on complex issues.
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COVID-19 VACCINATIONThe 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.
