Veterans Policy & Programs Lead

Department of Families Fairness and Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing in Victoria seeks a senior manager to lead policy, program delivery and stakeholder engagement within the Office for Veterans. You will provide strategic and operational advice to support the Minister and the broader office, overseeing veterans grants and commemoration programs, and governance support to the Victorian Veterans Council.

You will work across the department and with government, veteran and community stakeholders to coordinate

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the strategic planning of the Office and support a positive organisational culture, contributing to strategic decision-making process and performance excellence within the Office.
• Develop, manage and evaluate complex policy and program initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters, including effective and proactive identification and management of risks.
• Report on program and evaluation outcomes and high-priority demand issues, risks and trends, including preparation of clear, succinct reports, ministerial briefs, Cabinet and agency submissions, options papers and project updates for governance groups, senior executive staff and Ministers.

Job description

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing in Victoria seeks a senior manager to lead policy, program delivery and stakeholder engagement within the Office for Veterans. You will provide strategic and operational advice to support the Minister and the broader office, overseeing veterans grants and commemoration programs, and governance support to the Victorian Veterans Council.

You will work across the department and with government, veteran and community stakeholders to coordinate