Community Sector Liaison Lead

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC in Melbourne seeks a Community Sector Liaison Lead to act as the main conduit between the Communities and Families Transformation Program and contracted service providers. The role delivers strategic communications oversight, builds trusted agency relationships, and provides practical guidance on program changes affecting workforce and operations.

You will coordinate information flow, interpret program decisions for funded agencies, and help

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Communities and Families Transformation Program liaison for agencies by providing a consistent point of contact for program information, advice, questions and emerging issues.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with agencies to support effective communication through the transformation.
• Support agencies to understand the scope of change and how agencies will be affected by translating Communities and Families Transformation Program decisions, designs and changes into practical implications for the agency workforce.

Job description

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC – Melbourne VIC

The Community Sector Liaison Lead acts as the primary point of contact between the Communities and Families Transformation Program and Community Service Organisations responsible for delivering services to children and families. The role provides practical advice and support to help agencies understand, prepare for and respond to the program changes realised through the service transformation. Reporting to the Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications, the Community Sector Liaison Lead is responsible for planning and delivering a range of strategic initiatives and oversight of integrated communications for funded agencies and ACCOs.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Act as the primary Communities and Families Transformation Program liaison for agencies by providing a consistent point of contact for program information, advice, questions and emerging issues.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with agencies to support effective communication through the transformation.
• Support agencies to understand the scope of change and how agencies will be affected by translating Communities and Families Transformation Program decisions, designs and changes into practical implications for the agency workforce.