Policy And Program Officer
vor 1 Tag
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Policy
Reference: VG/DFEM/604544/604546
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.
If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs.
THE ROLE As a Policy and Program Officer in the Office for Women, you will play a key role in supporting work to improve outcomes for Victorian women.
This includes developing policy and implementing programs to drive cultural change and public sector leadership on gender equality, and strengthen women's health, wellbeing, economic equity, safety, and access to leadership.
The role requires you to be a proactive self-starter with an understanding of government processes and an ability to work in a complex, sensitive, and fast-paced environment.
You will support a range of projects and core portfolio functions, including program management, preparation of a range of written products, policy development, and coordination tasks.
The role also requires high levels of adaptability and resilience, and a commitment to contributing to a professional and supportive work environment.
We recognise diversity is critical to our team's success in embedding an intersectional gender lens across government and in the broader Victorian community.
We strongly encourage First Nations people, people of colour, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ people, and men to apply.
We are looking for candidates that demonstrate strong policy, analytical, and communication skills coupled with an ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment.
Experience in program management and social policy will be a strong advantage.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Prepare high quality briefings, correspondence, cabinet submissions, advice, and other written products.Coordinate and provide advice to the Minister for Women, the Secretary, and senior officers on gender equality and related policy issues, including Cabinet submissions and initiatives proposed by departments and agencies.Conduct policy analysis to inform the development of policy and specific projects/programs.COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances.
As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal. 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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