Job Description

Location: Western Region | Horsham

Job type: Full time / Up to 5 years

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Salary: $267,446 - $384,540

Occupation: Executive Management

Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/370690

Job posted: 26/07/2023

Closes: 13/08/2023

Occupation: Executive Management

Classification: SES2

Job duration: Up to 5 years

Contact: Paul Smith | 0418 593 343

Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/370690

Occupation: Executive Management

Salary Range: $267,446 - $384,540

Work location: Western Region | Horsham

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. .

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 Executive Director, Wimmera South West Area, leads and manages service delivery across the Wimmera South West Area, which is located in the West Division of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. The role is accountable for client outcomes at a local level for a range of integrated human services .

Accountabilities Include

• Lead the integration of multidisciplinary service delivery within an Area, with a focus on providing holistic client outcomes across key Departmental responsibilities in child protection, family services, housing services, community health, mental health and drug and alcohol services, and health promotion and community wellbeing, some of which are delivered on behalf of the Department of Health.
• Implement DFFH and Divisional priorities for direct services within the Area – Child Protection and Housing – and for funded services.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with local government, non-government organisations and the community to ensure stakeholder engagement in the development of local service strategies and initiatives.
• Meet Divisional performance indicators around service performance and delivery to ensure quality client outcomes within the Area.

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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.

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.