Organisation: Victorian Disability Worker CommissionOccupation: PolicyReference: VG/VDWC/713083The 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.If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.THE ROLEAre you:Knowledgeable in regulatory principles, comfortable working with legislation and regulations and have a sound experience in writing operational policy and procedures?Able to provide strategic and solution-oriented policy advice?Able to handle competing priorities and produce high quality work within tight inflexible timeframes?Great at communicating with and engaging stakeholders to leverage information and expertise?ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDEProvide authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to complex and sensitive issues to the Commission and the Board based on comprehensive research and consultation with internal and external stakeholders, including other regulatory agencies.Develop and implement policy initiatives and relevant evidence-based materials that comply with legislation and meet Commission objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.Actively monitor and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present reports, briefs, correspondence, Board papers and submissions for a range of stakeholders including the department and Minister.COVID-19 VACCINATIONThe 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 APPLYAll 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 timeJob classification:VPSG5Contact:
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