Deputy Secretary, Fairer Victoria, Engagement and

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Up to 5 years

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $384,541 - $511,862

Occupation: Executive Management

Reference: VG/DFFH/FVEC/603503

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 Secretary, Fairer Victoria, Engagement and Coordination leads a dynamic division that develops and develops policy, delivers high-profile communications and engagement to both the public and stakeholders, delivers key programs, administers major grant programs, and leads on strategic planning, coordination and intergovernmental engagement for the Fairer Victoria, Engagement and Coordination division and broader Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (department). This role will navigate unique opportunities, challenges and risks in a complex department with a whole-of-government lens. It will manage complex, fast moving and unexpected situations, including crisis management, through working across the department's structure, leadership and operating environment.Thriving in a fast-paced and complex environment, the Deputy Secretary connects and collaborates with all parts of the department executive cohort and government to lead cross-portfolio initiatives, responses and advice to Ministers, the Secretary, Executive Board and other senior executives.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Manage and support Executive Directors and Directors to scan, assess and critically analyse all aspects of the environment to lead proactive and reactive departmental strategies and actions.
- Lead a team of high performing staff to deliver whole-of-department media, communications, policy, programs, grants management and reporting requirements that build inclusive communities and work to ensure diverse voices are heard.
- Provide strategic, evidence-based advice and recommendations and act as an authoritative source of critical advice within the department, including for the Executive Board, on the translation of government priorities and reform objectives into the department's strategic planning processes.

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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.