Head of Legal, Housing and Corporate

22 hours ago

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

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $173,134 - $235,465

Occupation: Executive Management

Reference: VG/DFFH/LES/685821

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 Head of Legal, Housing and Corporate is a new role in the Legal Services Branch that will report to Co-General Counsel and be responsible for leading three high-performing teams in the Legal Services Branch - the Housing Development and Commercial Team, the Housing Operations Team and the Corporate Team - and oversee legal services delivered to the Ministers, the Secretary, the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and the associated Administrative Offices.

A key focus for the Head of Legal, Housing and Corporate is the legal aspects of delivering Homes Victoria's procurement, development and commercial project activities in conjunction with Homes Victoria's internal teams and external advisors/stakeholders, providing advice and guidance where required. The Head of Legal, Housing and Corporate, will proactively address legal issues associated with managing the State's $5.3 billion Big Housing Build investment program.

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**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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