Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: VG/DFFH/CFD/573960
Job posted: 06/01/2025
Closes: 20/01/2025
Classification: VPSG4
Salary Range: $95,102 - $107,905
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 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.
THE ROLE Project Officer The Project Officer, External Governance will coordinate the oversight, monitoring and progress reporting against inquiry, audit and investigation recommendations relating to the children and families service system.
The position will design and implement strategic reporting, complete quality improvement projects and data analysis and support internal and external stakeholders on matters related to oversight body activity.
The Project Officer will also support the conduct of key meetings and governance arrangements involving senior executives with systems and processes to enable informed decision making and timely follow up of agreed actions.
Reporting to the Manager, External Governance, the role will play a key role in the department's engagement with oversight bodies to improve system accountability and client outcomes.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE: Coordinate the oversight and monitoring of external oversight body inquiry, audit and investigation recommendations, including public reporting of implementation progress.Effectively maintain and develop reporting processes, governance and infrastructure, provide advice and support to stakeholders and complete both quantitative and qualitative data analysis tasks and projects.Arrange meetings and events related to oversight body activity, including liaison with senior executives and stakeholders coordinating papers, organising venues, agendas, taking minutes and follow-up actions and making travel arrangements.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.
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.
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