Principal Policy Officer, Policy and Projects
7 days ago
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
**Salary**: $127,467 - $170,579
Occupation: Policy
Reference: VG/DFFH/SRW/683635
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, LGBTQI+ 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.
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**THE ROLE**
The Principal Policy Officer contributes to the delivery of key workforce and industry reform policy in the Children and Families portfolio, homelessness, housing and disability portfolios or broad community services sector. The position requires strong strategic policy development and implementation skills, with a proven track record of supporting strategy and policy development, stakeholder engagement, communication, and collaboration.
**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Provide high quality authoritative advice and sound policy recommendations to senior management and government based on comprehensive research.
- Oversee the development of policy and initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline, and budget parameters.
- Review and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs and cabinet and agency submissions on complex issues.
**Please open the position description to read more.**
**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**
The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's **COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy**(Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.
**HOW TO APPLY**
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.
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