Principal Program Advisor

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)Job DetailsDepartment: Victorian Agency for Health Information Work Type: Ongoing - full time Job Function: Community Services Classification: VPSG6 Work Location: Melbourne - CBD Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/726752A Closing Date: 09-Jun-2024 Salary Range: $130,673 - $174,869 Job Duration: N/A Attachments: (PDF, 287KB)
Job Specification(Word, 142KB)
Job SpecificationContact: Tamasin Krakouer
tamasin.krakouer@homes.vic.gov.au M: 0487 322 306Position DetailsTHE ROLEThe Principal Advisor position provides a great opportunity for a high-performing individual to formulate partnerships to shape housing and homelessness reform for the Victorian Aboriginal community. This will be done through developing strong relationships with the Aboriginal community and with various departments across government. You will be part of a small, dynamic fast-paced team which develops, evaluates and implements policies advice and key programs at a strategic level and liaises closely with those working at an operational level. You will have demonstrable experience of being a critical and analytical thinker; being proactive and organised; and having excellent stakeholder management, communication and project management skills.Are you:

• Committed to improving the lives of Aboriginal Victorians
• A collaborative personality with influence and negotiation skills for internal and external stakeholders
• A strong project manager with practices to support delivery of policy reform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

COVID-19 VACCINATION
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.A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLEThis is a Designated role - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.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: Victorian Agency for Health Information
Job Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/726752A
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Work Type: Ongoing - full time
Job Function: Community Services
Classification: VPSG6
Salary Range: $130,673 - $174,869
Job Duration: N/A
Date posted: 16-May-2024
Application Close Date: 09-Jun-2024
Attachments: (PDF, 287KB)
Job Specification(Word, 142KB)
Job SpecificationContact:Tamasin Krakouertamasin.krakouer@homes.vic.gov.au M: 0487 322 306