Principal Policy and Project Officer, Local
5 days ago
A strategic thinker who can analyse complex issues, identify potential risks, and develop practical solutions with a view to the bigger picture outcome?
- Adept at building trusting relationships and negotiating with stakeholders to help achieve policy goals?
- A clear communicator who can diplomatically provide advice and build relationships with people at all levels?
An exciting opportunity exists for a Principal Policy and Project Officer on a Full-Time, Fixed-term basis in the Local Government and Regional Priorities unit
The Housing Policy branch is responsible for social and affordable housing policy and reform, including leading Home Victoria's Cabinet and cross government interface on housing issues. The branch is responsible for Aboriginal Housing policy and sector engagement and partnerships with local government.
The branch leads Homes Victoria's work on the delivery design for mental health and affordable housing dwellings in the Big Housing Build, evaluation of the Big Housing Build program and social procurement and gender in employment across all of Homes Victoria.
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to undertake analysis, develop policy and engage strategically with key stakeholders to improve social and affordable housing outcomes for Victorians, as part of the Victorian Government's Big Housing Build.
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- Policy skills
- Systems thinking
- Written Communication
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.
For more information on the accountabilities and key selection criteria, qualifications and/or requirements for the role please refer to the attached Position Description.
Specialist Expertise
- Applied knowledge of land use planning, the Victorian Planning Schemes, the local government sector or the housing sector would be well-regarded.
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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