Principal Policy Officer

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

THE ROLE
Role
As a Principal Policy Officer in the MARAMIS Implementation Team, you will play a key role in supporting the ongoing implementation of the whole of Victorian Government family violence, and child wellbeing and safety reforms, being the:

  • Child Information Sharing Scheme
  • Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme; and
  • Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM), amongst prescribed Department workforces and funded services, and any future workforces and services.

You will maintain strong collaborative relationships across government, working with colleagues across the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, and in the Departments of Education and Training, Health, and Justice and Community Safety to lead the implementation of the information sharing and MARAM reforms.

The Principal Policy Officer will utilise their specialist family violence practice and/or project and change management expertise to provide advice on behalf of Family Safety Victoria and lead a program of work to ensure effective implementation of MARAMIS. In this role, you will undertake complex policy and project work relating to information sharing reforms family violence, and risk management. You will work with a significant amount of autonomy and be a leader within a team of officers undertaking policy development, change management, communications and reform implementation activities.

Accountabilities Include

  • Provide high quality authoritative advice and sound policy recommendations to senior management and government based on comprehensive research.
  • Oversee the development of policy and initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
  • Review and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs and cabinet and agency submissions on complex issues.

How To Apply
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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.



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