Manager, Family Law Program

4 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: $138,631 - $185,518

**Grade**:VPS 6

**Occupation**:Child protection

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/DFFH/COPL/736177JUL

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, LGBTIQA+
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.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
backgrounds and abilities..

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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and
**THE ROLE**

The Manager, Family Law Program is part of Commonwealth Operations in Statewide Children and Families Operations. The role has a state-wide responsibility to lead the Child Protection interface between the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCoA) and the department.
- The Manager, Family Law Program works with Child Protection and Family Law Program staff to develop appropriate responses to concerns for the safety and well-being of children in the context of family law proceedings, in particular matters with child welfare and family violence concerns.

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**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Family Law Program and the staff of that program.
- Provide authoritative, strategic advice and professional expertise to key internal and external stakeholders on critical family law and child protection practice, policy, funding and program development.
- Provide high-level expertise to Family Law Program service delivery teams with practice consistency and quality assurance and facilitate access to appropriate specialist expertise.

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**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.

- Applications close Tuesday 29 July 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 15 July 2025

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