Director, Portfolio Planning

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government Full time $225,000 - $290,600 per year
Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $225,000 - $290,600

Grade: VPS SES1

Occupation: Leadership and management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/711797C

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

worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse

backgrounds and abilities. .

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print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed

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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and

Housing Victoria | Jobs )

THE ROLE

The Director Portfolio Planning leads a Unit responsible for the delivery of local portfolio plans, future pipeline of social and affordable housing, policy development in relation to land, planning and precincts to deliver social and affordable housing outcomes and program coordination.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

  • Lead the development of Local Area Plans to identify asset investment opportunities. Local Area Plans will include forecast demand and supply of social and affordable housing, leveraging data and spatial tools, to strategically inform prioritisation of housing renewal and growth, and divestment and acquisition at a municipal and neighbourhood level.
  • Develop and establish a potential pipeline of social and affordable housing projects for Homes Victoria which strategically improve and grows the social and affordable housing portfolio, working in close collaboration with Branches across Homes Victoria in particular the Asset Management branch and the Housing Delivery Branch.
  • Develop capital funding bids and business cases as part of the annual budget cycle and in response to state and Commonwealth funding programs.

Please open the position description to read more.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

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.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs )

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

Applications close Sunday 28 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

11 September 2025

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