New Career Opening at Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing

There is a new career opening available at the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness, & Housing. They are seeking an administration officer to join their team.

Job Description

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Classification: VPSG2

Job duration: Fixed term until: 31-DEC-2024

Contact: Lisa Gaskett | lisa.x.gaskett@dffh.vic.gov.au

Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/531934

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Salary Range: $56,834 – $72,985

Work location: North East Region | Shepparton

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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, LGBTQI+ 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. .

If you’re having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.

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

Administration Support Officers provide a point of contact for key stakeholders from a diverse range of organisations, government, private, public and community services sectors. Attention to detail and teamwork underpin success in this role as well as a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively. The role provides wide ranging administrative, secretariat and support functions.

Accountabilities Include

Under general direction, provide administrative assistance with office processes using corporate information systems such as records management, financial processing, fleet management, client and staff records and recruitment processes.
Facilitate purchases and process client expenses and maintain financial records in accordance with legislative requirements and department policy.
Coordinate approved staff and or client accommodation and travel arrangements.

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COVID-19 VACCINATION

The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice , given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

How To Apply for the New Career Opening at Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing

All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

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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.