Description:
THE ROLE
The role of Project Support Officer in the Transition – Operational Policy team is an exciting opportunity for a solution focussed self-starter who is looking for their next challenge. The role of the team is to work across the Social Services Regulator to support policy and process development, project management and other required tasks to support transition.
As a Project Support Officer you will be responsible for supporting the operationalisation of the Social Services Regulator, in particular supporting the transition of social service providers to the new scheme. You will work with internal and external stakeholders from across government, not for profit and community services sectors in this role.
In this role you will need excellent critical thinking and adaptive skills to work in a fast-paced environment. Your excellent administrative, data management and project management skills will be a key to your success. Attention to detail, strong communication and thoroughness will be critical.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Provide administrative and corporate support and expertise to the Transition – Operational Policy team.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on providers required to be registered utilising a range of IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Arrange meetings, including secretariat function, coordinating papers, drafting agendas, and taking detailed minutes and follow-up actions.
- Collect, collate and analyse data to support transition of providers, as well as providing service, assistance, and further follow up for providers as part of their registration.
- Provide timely, accurate advice on transition and registration matters to the Manager, Transition (Operational Policy), Social Services Regulator, SSR leadership team and key stakeholders including the SSR's Minister.
- Monitor and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present reports, ministerial briefs, Cabinet and agency submissions.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships and facilitate the flow of information across the SSR and with key external stakeholders.
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This is a Designated role - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
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.