Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/1838470
Job posted: 07/01/2025
Closes: 29/01/2025
Classification: VPSG5
Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764
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 The Team Leader guides and manages teams focused on planning and delivering 'front line' housing services.
A key priority is ensuring high quality client service for those seeking housing assistance or living in public housing.
This role also involves meeting organisational goals, service standards, budget targets, stakeholder expectations, and client needs.
Operating in a dynamic environment, the Team Leader must understand the context, make sound decisions, achieve outcomes, and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
The Team Leader will operate at a level consistent with the Victorian Public Service 5.
Grade Descriptors and Value Range Standard Descriptors as set out in the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Lead a team of housing staff that support applicants/renters on behalf of the department, including work allocation, human resource and performance and reporting management consistent with the organisational goals and values. Effectively supervise and provide leadership to a team(s) by: modelling behaviours integral to good people management and departmental values supporting individuals to achieve their potential while maximising their contribution to achieve their goals and outcomes where relevant, support specific improvement objectives in annual improvement plans relating to the area of responsibility building and maintaining positive relationships with peers and stakeholders across the organisation. Manage, interpret and apply business plans and policies in own area of responsibility and provide advice to others on design and implementation issues. 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.
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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.
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)
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