Job type: Full time / Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2028
Occupation: Other
Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/1234
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.
THE ROLE The Relocation Support Officer will play a key support role to the relocation team with their work to relocate households from their homes while social housing redevelopments are completed. The relocation team works closely with a range of service providers and contractors to support households to move.
Under the direction of the Manager, Relocation Operations, the Relocation Support Officer will work directly with the relocation team to coordinate the engagement of contractors such as removalists, Australia Post, telecommunication, and utility providers to support households with a seamless transition to a new home.
The Relocation Support Officer will support both the Manager, Relocation Operations and the broader relocations team with project reporting, budget and expense management related to household relocations, and efficient and effective workforce and project management meetings.
Are you:Highly organised with an eye for detail and demonstrated experience in supporting the delivery of projects?Familiar with procurement processes and capable of establishing reliable relationships with business partners?A good problem solver with good communication skills?ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Effectively manage and develop processes to maintain corporate information systems for records management, financial information, contractor payments, and ministerial correspondence.Oversee, monitor, or deliver projects to ensure they are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation and government regulations and guidelines.Assist in providing advice to stakeholders and the preparation of presentations, reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet, and agency submissions on a range of matters.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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