High Rise Improvement Officer

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $113,022 - $136,747

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Projects

Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/ A

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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THE ROLE

The High Rise Improvement Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation of the South Melbourne High Rise Improvement project, including supporting the establishment of a neighbourhood action group to assist in identifying and developing or facilitating responses to local issues or concerns. An Improvement Action Plan (the plan) has been developed to respond to issues raised by renters, security providers, Victoria Police, and the broader community at the South Melbourne high rise estates.

The position works within a small team which, in conjunction with local housing office staff, will implement strategies to improve social connection and including or public housing tenants; improve residents' safety and reduce anti-social behaviour; and improve access to Community Services.

As the Senior Program Officer, you will work as a part of the project team to undertake the agreed actions outlined in the improvement plan, which will improve community and economic participation outcomes for current and future residents of the South Melbourne public housing estates, with a focus on Security and Safety, Community Development, health and social supports and Building maintenance and Hygiene.

This role may at times be required to operate outside of normal office hours in line with the current VPS Enterprise Agreement.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Undertake community development activities to reduce isolation, build understanding between residents, build their confidence and increase connections to local health, education, training and community services.
• Coordinate Neighbourhood Action Groups compromising of residents and other relevant stakeholders to identify place-based issues and opportunities as well as neighbourhood service levels.
• Support departmental Housing Services Officers to coordinate and deliver against action plan priorities.

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This role requires a Working with Children Check.

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For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

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.

Appl icants 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 Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

19 August 2025