Project Officer, Maintenance Assurance

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Homes Victoria

**Salary**: $90,067 - $102,192

Occupation: Asset Management and Planning

Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/CW/556481

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**:

- Flexible and Accountable: adaptable; open to new ideas; show initiative; proactive and self-starting; seizes opportunities and acts upon them?
- A team player: cooperative and work well with others in pursuit of team goals, collaborates and shares information, excellent communication skills?
- Able to maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders?
- Able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the procurement processes with AMU?

At Homes Victoria our vision is More homes for more Victorians. But this is so much more than bricks and mortar. We are passionate about creating great places to live and delivering great services for our renters and the community. That is why the delivery of maintenance services and supporting systems need to be completely transformed to improve renter satisfaction and deliver greater value.

We are looking for a Project Officer who will be responsible for supporting maintenance and inspection processes relating to compliance with maintenance contracts, property condition audits and other related projects. The role involves conducting investigations associated with the delivery of building maintenance services and property condition audits performed by contractors.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Support maintenance and property inspection audit processes and ensure they are measured against agreed contractual and service delivery standards.
- Where responsible for overseeing, monitoring, or delivering projects, ensure they are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation and government regulations and guidelines.
- Assist in providing advice to stakeholders and assisting in the preparation and presentation of reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet, and agency submissions on a range of matters.

**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.