Manager

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Government’s Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) Victoria is seeking a Manager to lead the design and oversight of program support for complex needs and forensic disability services.

Reporting to the Director, Complex Needs and Forensic Disability, you will guide Principal and Senior Program Officers and ensure collaboration across the team and branch to translate high level objectives into actionable initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage program design and oversight relating to forensic disability and people with complex needs, providing authoritative strategic advice and briefings to Ministers, the Secretary, and departmental senior management.

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/718011

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, LGBTIQA+ 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.

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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

Reporting to the Director, Complex Needs and Forensic Disability, the Manager will lead the design and oversight of program support for complex needs and forensic disability services. You will directly manage and provide leadership to the Principal and Senior Program Officers (and various fixed term positions, as needed) guiding their work while ensuring seamless collaboration across the team, unit, and branch. Your leadership and oversight will be key to translating high level objectives into actionable initiatives. Applicants need to possess leadership and people management skills.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Lead and manage program design and oversight relating to forensic disability and people with complex needs, providing authoritative strategic advice and briefings in accordance with government policy to Ministers, the Secretary, and departmental senior management.
• Strategically design and develop the delivery of departmental objectives that impact significant improvements in program support for people with complex needs and or in forensic disability services and meet statewide departmental and government objectives and community expectations.
• Maintain an understanding of issues impacting the department's clients and investigate and lead critical projects that develop and review policies, professional standards and operating practices that enhance service delivery, budget effectiveness, efficiency and improved client outcomes.

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.

Applications close Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 11.59pm