Principal Policy Officer

Description:

THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a fantastic team with a mandate to improve housing service delivery and create sustainable and positive outcomes for public housing renters and applicants.
The Principal Policy Officer is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join the Housing Operational Policy team in the Housing Outcomes and Partnerships Branch of Homes Victoria (Department of Families, Fairness and Housing). The team has a focus on enabling equitable access to safe, appropriate, affordable housing and embedding housing as essential infrastructure.
The Principal Policy Officer will lead and deliver operational policy analysis and advice to support the delivery of critical Government, Homes Victoria and departmental priorities including redevelopment of public housing towers and relocation of renters; sustaining tenancies and supporting safer communities in public housing; and strengthening allocations policy. The role must have capacity to work with autonomously, lead engagement with others and deliver on commitments on a timely basis.
The successful candidate will be able to provide robust policy advice with a strong knowledge of operational policy and guidelines; work autonomously and write well. The role operates within a dynamic environment and requires a capacity to understand the complexities of the organisational and area context, exercise sound judgement, deliver on outcomes and develop and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Are you:
* Are you a strategic thinker with strong analytical and written skills?
* Experienced in writing policy and have a sound knowledge of the Victorian social housing system?
* An agile problem solver who can lead and undertake projects and the development of practical and creative solutions?
* Do you enjoy engaging with a diverse group of stakeholders to develop practical and creative solutions together?
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
* Provide high quality business intelligence, authoritative advice and sound policy recommendations to senior management and government based on comprehensive research.
* Oversee the development of policy and initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
* Review and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs and cabinet and agency submissions on complex issues.
Please open the position description to read more.
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.