Project Support Officer (00688939)

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. .

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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)

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a branch with a mandate to support Victorians that access housing and homelessness services with services that meet their needs. The Public Housing Improvement team supports improving how Homes Victoria and the Community Operations and Practice Leadership (COPL) divisions of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing work together. The team is also responsible for delivering business-critical projects that improve housing service delivery and leading targeted improvements in the design and delivery of public housing services.

The Project Officer is responsible for the secretariat function of the Housing and Homelessness Stewardship Group and other joint Homes Victoria and COPL governance groups that arise to support project delivery, such as the Vacancy Management Working Group. In this role, you will coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and engage with a range of stakeholders representing our diverse network across Homes Victoria and COPL.

Additionally, this role will provide high-level support functions to the Public Housing Improvement team and will require your administrative and project management skills to achieve team objectives and project outcomes.

Are you:

• Skilled at providing Secretariat services and undertaking governance related project management responsibilities?
• Able to build strong relationships with people at all levels and communicate effectively?
• Looking to be involved in and learn more about significant housing improvement projects?

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.

Applications close Sunday 22 June 2025 at 11.59PM