Job type: Full time Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Occupation: Community Services Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/379562OCT Job posted: 11/10/2024 Closes: 27/10/2024 Classification: VPSG2 Salary Range: $58,539 - $75,175 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, 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.
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THE ROLE Administration Officers provide a point of contact for key stakeholders from a diverse range of organisations, government, private, public and community services sectors.
Attention to detail and teamwork underpin success in this role as well as a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively.
The role provides wide-ranging administrative, secretariat and support functions.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Effectively manage and improve office processes and maintain corporate information systems for records management, financial information, client payments and ministerial correspondence as required.
Answer client queries both at front reception and telephone, provide timely advice to clients and all DHHS stakeholders and take follow up action as required, including correctly redirecting incoming files, mail and queries.
Assist with assessing client's needs and provide advice on housing options from a range of established policy, procedures and standards.
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 portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
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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.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Contact: Liz O'Leary | 0456 900 348 | ****** #J-18808-Ljbffr