Program Manager-children at Risk of Justice Engagement
2 days ago
**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time
**Salary**: $113,022 - $136,747
**Grade**:VPS 5
**Occupation**:Projects
**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
**Reference**:VG/00756722G
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 Department of Families, Fairness and Housing is establishing a new service model that will support 10- and 11-year-olds engaging in high harm behaviours with complex needs who are at risk of future engagement with the justice system. The service will provide an intensive and coordinated response to these children and families targeted to addressing the underlying drivers of high harm behaviours.
- The Program Manager will play a key role in the service model, and is responsible for overseeing funding, performance and contract management of MACR-funded statewide specialist services and behaviour change programs. The role will also support budget, reporting and secretariat functions at a program level.
**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Manage and lead projects, including commissioning and procurement processes related to delivery of statewide specialist services and approved behaviour change programs, and undertaking ongoing contract and performance management functions.
- Prepare complex reports, briefings and presentations for executives/governance forums on service delivery, performance and strategic issues relevant to the service model and/or funded services.
- Establish effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including with statewide specialist services and behaviour change programs to support effective service delivery, continuous improvement, identify opportunities for future growth and service development.
**Please open the position description to read more.**
**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 Thursday 31 July 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
- 17 July 2025
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Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time**THE ROLE** The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing is establishing a new service model that will support 10- and 11-year-olds engaging in high harm behaviours with complex needs who are at risk of future engagement with the justice system. The service will provide an intensive and coordinated response to these children and families targeted to...
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