Graduate Policy and Programs Officer

4 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Ongoing

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $55,439 - $71,194

Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/00691566

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 final year undergraduate or post graduate university student studying:

- Social and youth work, health, psychology, community services and related disciplines
- Public policy, arts or indigenous studies
- Business, economics, accounting, communications or law

We are looking for graduates who are passionate about contributing to the policies, programs, and services we deliver to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We're building an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences, to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services that reflect the community we serve.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Provide a range of coordination, administrative and corporate supports.
- Provide project and policy support related to your work area.

**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.

**A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE**

**The **_Equal Opportunity Act 2010_**, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role.**
This is a Designated role - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

**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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