Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

• An innovative and strategic thinker, with experience in developing and providing advice on effective policy solutions?
• Adept at building trusting relationships and negotiating with external stakeholders to identify shared priorities and opportunities to improve housing outcomes?
• A team player who can work collaboratively with colleagues and diverse stakeholders?

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Policy and Project Officer on a Full-Time, Fixed-Term basis in the Local Government and Regional Priorities unit.
The Housing Policy branch is responsible for social and affordable housing policy and reform, including leading Home Victoria's Cabinet and cross government interface on housing issues. The branch is responsible for Aboriginal Housing policy and sector engagement and partnerships with community housing and local government.
The Local Government and Regional Priorities unit is responsible for leading Homes Victoria's industry engagement with community housing organisations and local governments to improve social and affordable housing outcomes for Victorians, as part of the Victorian Government's Big Housing Build. The unit is responsible for developing strategies and platforms for engagement with these sectors, including compacts and partnership frameworks.
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to undertake analysis, develop policy and engage strategically with key stakeholders to improve social and affordable housing outcomes for Victorians, as part of the Victorian Government's Big Housing Build.
This position will provide a high-performing individual with the opportunity to apply their skills to support growth in social and affordable housing in Victoria by establishing and maintaining a strong, collaborative partnership with the local government sector. As part of a small dynamic fast-paced team, you will develop, evaluate and implement policies at an operational level within resourcing, timeline, and budget parameters, and liaise closely with internal and external stakeholders.

As our ideal candidate, you will be required to demonstrate:
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• Policy skills
• Written Communication
• Problem solving

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients. The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy (Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Subject to exceptions, only employees or other workplace participants with up-to-date vaccination status (see definitions section of the policy) against COVID-19 and who provide evidence of their Vaccination Status are permitted to work for the department outside their ordinary place of residence. For this role, you are required to submit proof of vaccination prior to commencement. Please refer to the above link for more information.
For more information on the accountabilities and key selection criteria, qualifications and/or requirements for the role please refer to the attached Position Description.
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 (JSE) 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.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
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