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. .
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THE ROLE
The Director, Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness leads Homes Victoria's development and implementation of policy measures that support the housing needs of Aboriginal people. The Director will work collaboratively across government and with key Aboriginal community stakeholders to deliver initiatives identified in Mana-na woorn-tyeen maar-takoort: Every Aboriginal Person Has a Home - The Victorian Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Framework
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
Lead the development and implementation of departmental planning, strategies and policies to improve the housing, health, wellbeing and safety outcomes of Aboriginal Victorians. Strengthen and sustain engagement and partnership approaches between the department and Aboriginal communities, organisations and communities that progress principles of self-determination, co-design and collaborative effort in policy design and implementation. Lead the Department's collaboration with the community to implement the Mana-na woorn-tyeen maar-takoort: Every Aboriginal Person Has a Home – The Victorian Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Framework, through working with the housing and homelessness sector, Homes Victoria business areas, central agencies, and the broader State and Commonwealth Governments. Please open the position description to read more. COVID-19 VACCINATION The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current
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