Deputy Area Operations Manager

Location: Western Region | Ballarat

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $127,467 - $170,581

Occupation: Community Services

Reference: VG/DFFH/WWD/612808-2

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 Deputy Area Operations Manager is responsible for operational management across the local area including financial, budget, HR and performance management of staff, high profile case reviews and completion of ministerial briefings. The position leads practice to develop plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people and to promote the achievement of case plan objectives within specified timeframes.

The position will work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders and directly supervises the Child Protection Team Managers and Practice Leaders in the local area.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Risk assessment and analysis - gathers information through a variety of sources and technologies in order to identify, articulate, and plan for the risks relating to each situation. Applies a strong forensic lens, and professional judgement, to analyse the available evidence.
- Case planning review and case management - draws insights from assessment and analysis to formulate a meaningful and effective case plan, and reviews case progress and outcomes. Co-ordinates and leads the planning, review, and management of casework within DHHS and across other agencies and services.
- Critical enquiry - uses evidence-based frameworks to investigate issues and is able to understand the root cause of each issue as well as the potential implications.

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**Central Highlands**:
The Central Highlands area includes the six local government areas of Ararat, Ballarat, Golden Plains, Hepburn, Moorabool, and Pyrenees. Central Highlands Area is a regional area along the main Western Highway travel route. There are a number of key centres that are relatively close to each other, and to Melbourne. The main centre is Ballarat, the second largest regional city in Victoria. Other key centres include Bacchus Marsh, Ararat, and Daylesford.

The current population estimate for Central Highlands is 192,000 with large population growth projected in the metropolitan fringe areas of Bacchus Marsh and Golden Plains (linked to Geelong), and Moorabool.

**Flexibility**:
**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.