Principal Project Officer

6 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Homes Victoria Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 30/01/2026

Organisation: Homes Victoria

**Salary**: $127,467 - $149,024

Occupation: Construction

Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/CW/690183

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 systems thinker with evaluation experience in the human services sector?
- An excellent communicator with highly developed written skills, able to articulate complex issues in clear ways?
- Someone who enjoys sourcing and synthesising relevant research evidence, practitioner expertise and client voice to support evidence-informed implementation and practice?

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work as part of a team in a branch improving outcomes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The Principal Project Officer, Evaluation and Systems Improvement Team will model and promote the translation of systems thinking, evidence and insights into homelessness reform and service design proposals. They will lead new and ongoing evaluation projects and contribute to systems change through outcomes focused monitoring and evaluation of new and existing service models.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Lead the design and delivery of program evaluations including Homelessness to Home and Homelessness Families to a Home.
- Draw lessons from systems research and evaluation studies, and their implications for improving the homelessness service system.
- Manage and oversee the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including:
(a) Leading research, analysis and implementation of complex projects based on defined outcomes and outputs.

(b) Managing and overseeing projects or sub-projects and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the projects/sub-projects within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.

(c) Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.

**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.

**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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