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, LGBTQI+ 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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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

As a Senior Project Officer you will be a driven and motivated team player in the Equality Programs team with strong project management skills. You will deliver work across a variety of programs, projects, communities and community organisations, with a focus on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) sector.

The successful candidate will be well organised who can support team members to manage and monitor grant contractual arrangements and develop strong stakeholder relationships across Victoria. You will also drive and monitor grant program activity and contribute to the development of high-quality processes that lead to timely program delivery.

This role will suit someone looking for team leadership opportunities.

This role is a prioritised special measures position for LGBTIQ+ applicants. Anyone is eligible to apply for the position, however there is a condition that people that people with the protected attributes will be given preference during the shortlisting and recruitment process.

Applicants from the priority group/s are assessed and interviewed before any other applicants. It is only in the event there are no applicants or no successful applicants from the priority group/s that the hiring manager would assess and interview other applicants.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

1. Develop and manage processes that support the efficient delivery of a broad range of projects and grants programs, including the development and management of appropriate administrative systems.
2. In line with the Grants Management Framework, lead the support and advice to internal and external stakeholders on appropriate grants delivery.
3. Lead and provide support to the Manager on grants management, including advice on budgets, project planning, stakeholder management, timing and risk management.

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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.

A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE
Anyone is eligible to apply for this position, however there is a condition that people that identify as LGBTIQ+ (the priority group/s) will be given preference during the shortlisting and recruitment process. Applicants from the priority group/s will be assessed and interviewed before any other applicants as per the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Please confirm you are part of the priority group within your cover letter. 

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) <https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page> 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.