Principal Policy Officer

6 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

**Are you**:

- Skilled in delivering high quality programs on budget and on time?
- Highly proficient in stakeholder management?
- A great communicator and team member?

An exciting opportunity exists for a Principal Policy Officer on a Fixed Term basis in the Policy and Design Branch.
The Policy and Design Branch develops state-wide whole of system policy, design and operating models for key family violence initiatives, such as The Orange Door and the interfaces and client pathways with related service systems that support improved service delivery responses for family violence and sexual assault victim survivors and better engagement with perpetrators. The Branch also supports the system-wide implementation of Everybody Matters: Inclusion and Equity Statement through the design of inclusive services, including targeted service responses for diverse communities who may face additional barriers in accessing services and Aboriginal self-determination through implementation of the Dhelk Dja: Safe Our Way: Strong Culture, Strong Peoples, Strong Families 10-year family violence agreement in partnership with Aboriginal communities and services.
This position will lead the implementation of the Family Violence and Sexual Assault Traineeships Program, delivering up to 240 traineeships across Victoria, along with other policy and project-based tasks as required.

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- Policy skills
- Project management
- Strategic thinking
- Influence and negotiation
- Stakeholder management

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that 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). The department's COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy (Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Subject to exceptions, only employees or other workplace participants with up-to-date vaccination status (see definitions section of the policy) against COVID-19 and who provide evidence of their Vaccination Status are permitted to work for the department outside their ordinary place of residence. For this role, you are required to submit proof of vaccination prior to commencement. Please refer to the above link for more information.
Other mandatory qualifications or requirements for this opportunity include:

- Experience delivering Government projects.

For more information on the accountabilities and key selection criteria, qualifications and/or requirements for the role please refer to the attached Position Description.

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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