Senior Policy Officer

THE ROLE

The Senior Policy Officer will join a dynamic and motivated team driving Homes Victoria's social housing policy agenda. The role provides strategic advice on critical system stewardship projects, proactively managing long-term structural shifts while remaining agile to emerging government priorities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide advise and support to the development of improvements in Victoria's social housing system reform to ensure the social housing system meets the diversity of housing needs for different groups of people, including person-centred priorities.
• Contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet Homes Victoria objectives including:
  • Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs.
  • Managing projects or sub-projects and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the projects/sub-projects within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
  • Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.
• Provide authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to complex and sensitive issues based on comprehensive research. 

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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.

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.