Senior Better Futures Home Stretch Planner

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government seeks a Senior Planner to oversee Better Futures and Home Stretch in the West Division, providing operational support and budget monitoring. Strong writing and communication skills are essential to coordinate across multiple systems and teams.

The role requires stakeholder management, data analysis, and robust process development to ensure timely access to supports for young people in care. Working with Children Check is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High level written and communication skills.
• Strong relationship management capabilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain systems to monitor service delivery and budget.

Responsibilities

• Support internal and external stakeholders to deliver high quality and consistent support to young people transitioning from care.
• Develop and implement processes to ensure timely access to available supports under Better Futures and Home Stretch.
• Undertake data analysis to identify eligible young people and share data to support timely referrals.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Policy coordination

Education

Urban planning/public administration qualification

Tools

IFAMS

CRIS

SAMS2

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/631291

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

The Senior Planner is responsible for oversight, administration and operational support for Better Futures and Home Stretch in the West Division. The position requires high level written and communication skills, strong relationship management capability and the ability to establish and maintain systems to monitor and manage service delivery and budget related matters. The position will be required to utilise systems including Individualised Funding Allocation Management System (IFAMS) , Client Relationship Information System (CRIS) and Service Agreement Management System (SAMS2).

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Support internal and external stakeholders to deliver high quality and consistent support to young people transitioning from care.
• Support Better Futures and Home Stretch service delivery via the development and implementation of processes and systems to ensure young people experience timely access to available supports.
• Undertake data analysis to identify eligible young people and share data as appropriate to support timely referrals to Better Futures and, Home Stretch applications.

This role requires a Working with Children Check.
Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

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)

Applications close Monday 2 November 2026 at 11.59pm