THE ROLESenior Project Officer - Children and Families Integrated Service and Policy Design The role of the Senior Project Officer is to work collaboratively across key stakeholders across government to inform the design, development and implementation of service improvements that deliver improved service access for children, young people and families. The Senior Project Officer will form part of a small team leading and coordinating a program of involves the use of project and stakeholder management skills combined with strong policy and practice analysis and development capabilities. The role also provides strategic advice on implementation and change management requirements across the agreed priority programs of work. Are you A system thinker with strong policy skills, able to connect activity across the department and use new ways of thinking? A team player able to build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders and collaborate effectively to achieve outcomes for children and families? Highly organised with excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills? ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE • Provide authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to complex and sensitive issues based on comprehensive research. • Contribute to the development of policy initiatives, including on complex matters, that meet government and departmental objectives • Monitor and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present reports, ministerial briefs, Cabinet and agency submissions. 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.