Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/737986
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 Program Manager Reporting to the Director, Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Response team (CSERT), you will be part of a small specialist team responsible for the delivery of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing's strategy for responding to child sexual and criminal exploitation (CCE). This includes supporting the development of an intelligence function to detect and share information with Victoria Police to respond to child sexual exploitation.
The role supports the work of CSERT with primary responsibilities relating to:
assisting the implementation of the team's Strategic Plan to enhance joint responses to CSE that involves leading and supporting multi-disciplinary projects, data analysis and reporting, and providing strategic advice to the Directorproviding authoritative strategic advice to relevant senior managers and units within operational and policy areas demonstrating flexibility, sound judgement and the ability to take effective, timely actionsupporting the development and implementation of evidence-based, innovative approaches to prevent and respond to CSE and CCE to protect vulnerable children.The role requires demonstrated leadership experience in the development, implementation, and support of operations relating to CSE and exploitation impact, prevention, justice or closely related fields.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Lead a small team responsible for the implementation of an enhanced response to CSE through driving evidence-based practice, data insights and inter-agency collaboration.Develop operations and practice initiatives to meet the strategic directions for managing and delivering an enhanced response to CSE and CCE.Provide guidance and authoritative advice to the Director, internal and external stakeholders on implementation progress, risk identification and mitigation.Please open the position description to read more. 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. 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.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Job type:Full time / 3 years
Job classification:VPSG6
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