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Policy and Project Officer, Local Government

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Homes Victoria Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Fixed Term until 30/06/2025

Organisation: Homes Victoria

**Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/691348

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**

**Are you**:

- A problem solver who can analyse issues and provide clear and succinct advice that supports decision-making?
- Adept at building relationships and supporting effective engagement with local government stakeholders?
- A team player who is adaptable and works collaboratively with your colleagues

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to undertake analysis, develop policy and engage strategically with key stakeholders to improve social and affordable housing outcomes for Victorians, as part of the Victorian Government's _Big Housing Build_.

The Policy and Project Officer, Local Government Partnerships will join a high performing team that are leading Homes Victoria's strategic engagement with local government. You will build trusting relationships with local government stakeholders, develop policy advice and develop strategies and platforms for engagement to support Homes Victoria to establish and maintain a strong, collaborative partnership with the local government sector. The partnership will provide for strategic collaboration and shared purpose between Homes Victoria and local governments to identify local and regional priorities for social and affordable housing growth.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Contribute to the development and provision of strategic partnerships with local governments of advice and sound policy recommendations to senior management and government.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the social and affordable housing compact between Homes Victoria and the local government sector.
- Support stakeholder engagement activities including scheduling and coordinating meetings and workshops, preparing agendas and minutes, distribution of meeting papers and follow up of actions arising from meetings.

**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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