Location:South West Region | WarrnamboolJob type:Full timeOrganisation:Department of Families, Fairness and HousingOccupation:OtherReference:VG/DFFH/COPL/379815AJob posted:18/06/2024Closes:02/07/2024Occupation:OtherClassification:HSO2Job duration:Not providedReference:VG/DFFH/COPL/379815AOccupation:OtherSalary Range:$74,581 - $90,558Work location:South West Region | WarrnamboolThe Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live asafe, 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 aredisadvantaged and vulnerable.We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings acrossmetropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can beworked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diversebackgrounds and abilities. .If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as largeprint), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listedon the ad.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness andHousing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)THE ROLEThis role is part of a network of community workers and organisations that share the responsibility for working with vulnerable people to promote and support their wellbeing.Based in offices across the state and working across the Western Melbourne Housing Advice and Assistance Team, the role undertakes a range of tasks relating to the provision of housing advice and assistance that may include:• providing support and information on services• identifying and assessing Victorians' housing needs and their eligibility for services• providing assistance and support to clients in applying for social housing or bond loans.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDEAssess client's needs and provide comprehensive advice on housing options from a range of established policy, procedures and standards.Make appropriate referrals to internal or external support service providers in order to assist clients with their short-term housing needs.Use influence, negotiation and logical persuasion skills in dealing with clients and stakeholders on all housing matters.Please open the position description to read more.COVID-19 VACCINATIONThe department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with currentATAGI (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 APPLYAll VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via theJobs 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.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to theDepartment of Families, Fairness and Housingjob application system.#J-18808-Ljbffr