Policy and Program Officer

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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THE ROLE

As a Policy Officer in the Office for Women, you will play a key role supporting work to improve outcomes for Victorian women and girls.

You will help to develop policy and programs that drive cultural change and strengthen women's health and wellbeing, economic equity, safety and leadership.

The role requires you to be a proactive self-starter with an understanding of government processes. You will be able to work in a complex, sensitive and fast-paced environment. You will support a range of projects and core portfolio functions, including preparing written products, policy development and coordination tasks. The role requires someone that is adaptable and resilient and who is committed to contributing to a professional and supportive work environment.

Diversity is critical to our team's role in embedding an intersectional gender lens across government. We strongly encourage First Nations people, people of colour, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and men to apply.

We are looking for a candidate that demonstrate strong policy, analytical and communication skills who can influence stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment. Experience in social policy will be a strong advantage.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Prepare high quality briefings, correspondence, cabinet submissions, advice and other written products.
• Coordinate and provide advice to the Minister for Women and Girls, the Secretary and senior officers on gender equality and related policy issues.
• Conduct policy analysis to inform policy development.

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