Senior Program Officer

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $113,022 - $136,747

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Projects

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/CFD/689619AUG

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 role of the Senior Program Officer is to undertake key project management and coordination activities related to the reform of the Children and Families service system. This includes undertaking complex and comprehensive coordination and project support activities under the leadership of the Project Management Office (PMO) Manager.

The role supports the PMO team with project management, coordination, governance, and administrative support work across a range of reform programs that will drive long-term strategic benefits. The position offers an opportunity for a high-performing project management expert to work in a fast-paced environment.

The Senior Program Officer will work within a dynamic and flexible environment that encourages idea generation, from design through to program implementation. With a demonstrated record of achievement in development and management of government programs and complex projects within the Children and Families portfolio, this position will rely on the successful candidate's strong stakeholder management and analytical skills, clear communication expertise and the ability to operate at times with minimal supervision.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including:
• Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs.
• Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.
• Support design and development of project management practices for the portfolio to ensure effective delivery and oversight for reform projects.
• Work closely with the Manager and internal reform teams to develop and implement consistent approaches and processes to support project delivery, governance, and reporting for the portfolio.
• Formulate compliance and evaluation strategies to address specific issues related to the effective provision and implementation of required outcomes.

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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.

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Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

Applications close Monday 25 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

11 August 2025