Principal Policy Advisor, Housing Operational

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Homes Victoria

**Salary**: $127,467 - $170,579

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/584729

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**

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in the Housing Operational Policy Team in the Housing Policy Branch of Homes Victoria (Department of Families, Fairness and Housing). The Housing Operational Policy team has a focus on enabling equitable access to safe, appropriate, affordable housing and embedding housing as essential infrastructure.

The role operates within a dynamic environment and requires a capacity to understand the complexities of the organisational and area context, exercise sound judgement, deliver on outcomes and develop and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The role requires a person with advanced skills, strategic thinking, an ability to manage and deliver on multiple work deliverables and capacity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

**Are you**:

- Are you a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills?
- Have extensive experience in housing operational policy and service delivery, and are agile in your approach?
- Experienced in writing policy and have a sound knowledge of the Victorian social housing system (Jurisdictional and International knowledge of housing systems is also desirable).
- A problem solver who can lead and undertake projects and the development of practical and creative solutions?

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Provide high quality business intelligence, 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.

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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.