Manager, Cplo Operations
2 weeks ago
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
**Salary**: $103,920 - $125,735
Occupation: Legal
Reference: VG/DFFH/CDS/LS/669088A
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 Manager, Child Protection Litigation Office (CPLO) Operations in the Legal Services Branch provides high-level support to business operations, with particular attention to the overarching management of the administrative and corporate functions of the CPLO.
As the Manager, CPLO Operations for the Legal Services Branch, you will be required to work independently with mínimal supervision, as well as alongside the Manager, Business Operations, in providing high-level business operational support to the branch. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating the workflow of various sensitive legal matters on a daily basis as well as managing a number of internal operational systems and staff. This position is a point of contact for key stakeholders including the Secretary's office, ministers' offices, senior leadership, other government and non-government organisations and external clients. The Business Operations Team provides administrative, financial and resource management support across the branch, supporting the branch to meet client needs and strategic objectives.
**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Provide effective leadership and management of a team of administrative staff at the CPLO including maximising their contribution to achieving goals and outcomes and supporting them in their professional development.
- Provide administrative, financial and resource management support at the CPLO and across the Branch as required, including establishment management and recruitment.
- Support the Director of the CPLO in progressing strategic projects and objectives.
**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.
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