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Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Applications close Tuesday 11 March 2025 at 11.59PM
Overview
Work type: Full timeSalary: $109,730 - $132,764Grade: VPSG5Occupation: PolicyLocation: CBDReference: VG/630008
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 (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
THE ROLE
The opportunity exists for a talented and passionate Senior Policy and Project Officer to join the Office for Women (OFW). You will play a vital role in a time-limited project team to implement Victoria's role as host city of the Women Deliver 2026 Conference. The Women Deliver conference is one of the largest and most significant gender equality events in the world, the next conference will be hosted in Melbourne on behalf of the entirety of the Oceanic Pacific region in April 2026.
In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to advance your public service career and apply your outstanding stakeholder engagement, project design and implementation, policy, and communications skills within a supportive environment. You will be driving work to improve outcomes for women and girls in the Pacific region and across the world.
You will support overall coordination of OfW's role in delivering the conference and work closely with project partners in and out of government to help deliver and update a governance approach and engagement strategy, including a range of events, activities and communications. The successful candidate will approach this work with a strong working understanding of the Victorian gender equality policy context and contribute to the project's focus on diversity, genuine inclusion, accessibility and self-determination for stakeholders. There will be significant opportunities to engage across the government and the community.
The role requires a proactive self-starter with an ability to work in a complex and fast-paced environment, with experience working across government including with the Commonwealth Government and with a diverse group of external partners and stakeholders, including both domestic and international organisations.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong policy, analytical, problem solving, organisation and communication skills coupled with an ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders and work effectively in a blended team environment. Experience in project management and international development will be a strong advantage.
Accountabilities Include
A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE
The Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role.
This is a Prioritised role - If you are a young person, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or from a multicultural background, you are encouraged to apply. The department will give you priority consideration, as per the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
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.
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 (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Applications close Tuesday 11 March 2025 at 11.59PM
Posted 25 February 2025
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Key documents
2025-2-25 PD - Senior Policy and Project Officer (Women Deliver) #630008.docx
FILE | 1.38 KB
Contact
Brianna Davidson
Brianna.davidson@dffh.vic.gov.au
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Applications close Tuesday 11 March 2025 at 11.59PM
Overview
Work type: Full timeSalary: $109,730 - $132,764Grade: VPSG5Occupation: PolicyLocation: CBDReference: VG/630008
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 (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
THE ROLE
The opportunity exists for a talented and passionate Senior Policy and Project Officer to join the Office for Women (OFW). You will play a vital role in a time-limited project team to implement Victoria's role as host city of the Women Deliver 2026 Conference. The Women Deliver conference is one of the largest and most significant gender equality events in the world, the next conference will be hosted in Melbourne on behalf of the entirety of the Oceanic Pacific region in April 2026.
In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to advance your public service career and apply your outstanding stakeholder engagement, project design and implementation, policy, and communications skills within a supportive environment. You will be driving work to improve outcomes for women and girls in the Pacific region and across the world.
You will support overall coordination of OfW's role in delivering the conference and work closely with project partners in and out of government to help deliver and update a governance approach and engagement strategy, including a range of events, activities and communications. The successful candidate will approach this work with a strong working understanding of the Victorian gender equality policy context and contribute to the project's focus on diversity, genuine inclusion, accessibility and self-determination for stakeholders. There will be significant opportunities to engage across the government and the community.
The role requires a proactive self-starter with an ability to work in a complex and fast-paced environment, with experience working across government including with the Commonwealth Government and with a diverse group of external partners and stakeholders, including both domestic and international organisations.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong policy, analytical, problem solving, organisation and communication skills coupled with an ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders and work effectively in a blended team environment. Experience in project management and international development will be a strong advantage.
Accountabilities Include
- Provide high quality, timely and authoritative strategic advice, briefings, communications material and support to the Minister for Women, the Secretary, senior officers and other key stakeholder on gender equality, international development and related policy areas.
- Conduct strategic analysis and demonstrate thought leadership to inform the implementation of the Women's portfolio role in delivering the Women Deliver 2026 Conference, including problem solving in project design, policy leadership opportunities, governance and stakeholder engagement.
- Deliver policy and stakeholder engagement advice that contributes to an accessible and inclusive conference with a specific focus on centring the leadership of First Nations feminists, and supporting gender equality and the rights, health and wellbeing of women and girls across the Oceanic Pacific region.
A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE
The Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role.
This is a Prioritised role - If you are a young person, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or from a multicultural background, you are encouraged to apply. The department will give you priority consideration, as per the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
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.
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 (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Applications close Tuesday 11 March 2025 at 11.59PM
Posted 25 February 2025
Action
Key documents
2025-2-25 PD - Senior Policy and Project Officer (Women Deliver) #630008.docx
FILE | 1.38 KB
Contact
Brianna Davidson
Brianna.davidson@dffh.vic.gov.au
Other opportunities
50 jobs at Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
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