Vps3 Client Support Officer

Location: Western Region | Ballarat

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $72,751 - $88,336

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: VG/DFFH/FSV/CW/572183A

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 Client Support Officer provides a first point of contact for people accessing the services of The Orange Door (Support and Safety Hub). Operating within the Hub Support Team, the Client Support Officer will respond to face-to-face, electronic and telephone enquiries from members of the public and partner agencies, providing responsive and timely advice and connections to services. The position will work closely with the Hub workforce to address client needs at first contact and provide tailored responses to client enquiries.

The ability to respond effectively and inclusively to clients accessing the services of the Hub, and to demonstrate honesty and integrity in all interactions, underpins success in this role.

**ARE YOU**
- Committed to providing high quality trauma-informed service delivery to clients?
- Able to communicate sensitively and effectively in complex and challenging situations?
- A high performing team player with a collaborative approach?

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Support the Hub Manager and broader Hub workforce in delivering client-focused objectives as aligned with strategic policy directions for Family Safety Victoria.
- Competently and sensitively prioritise tasks to provide optimal service delivery to clients.
- Exercise advanced interpersonal communication skills in response to diverse presentations of client needs, including sensitivity to changes in behavioural presentation and indicators of risk and aggression.

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**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients. The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19) based on Victorian Chief Health officer's Directions as issued and updated from time to time. Vaccination requirements may differ from role to role based on their risk category and the duties performed. The department's policy (attached) outlines the risk categories and requirements for employees working for the department. Where relevant, proof of immunisation status may be required.

**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.