Program Officer - Social Housing Delivery & Funding

Department of Families Fairness and Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Families Fairness and Housing in Melbourne is seeking a Program Officer to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering social and affordable housing initiatives as part of Victoria’s Big Housing Build and related programs.

The role focuses on program investment planning, funding approval, and data-driven delivery, with strong emphasis on governance, risk management and cross-agency collaboration. Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management across the full lifecycle of programs and projects.
• Ability to work with stakeholders across multiple disciplines and regulatory requirements.
• Strong governance, data management and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers to deliver program objectives on time and within budget.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support development and maintenance of program management systems and risk registers.

Skills

Project Administration

Project Management

Job description

The Department of Families Fairness and Housing in Melbourne is seeking a Program Officer to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering social and affordable housing initiatives as part of Victoria’s Big Housing Build and related programs.

The role focuses on program investment planning, funding approval, and data-driven delivery, with strong emphasis on governance, risk management and cross-agency collaboration. Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required.