Manager, Disability Reform

Job Description

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Occupation: Policy Reference: VG/DFFH/DFEM/550896 Job posted: 23/01/2025 Closes: 09/02/2025 Classification: VPSG6 Salary Range: $134,593 - $180,115 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 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. THE ROLE Reporting to the Director, Disability and NDIS Reform, the Manager will lead the development and implementation of an integrated approach to disability reform that includes the whole of Victorian Government response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission) and the NDIS Review, including negotiations on Foundational Supports. Engagement with people with lived experience and their families and carers, the disability community, and sector will be fundamental to developing the design, planning, and implementation of Victoria's forward disability reform agenda. You will lead and manage a team responsible for providing advice to Government on national disability reform, working both across the Victorian Government and with the Commonwealth, states, and territories. You are passionate about leading transformative change in disability policy and have the leadership skills to manage a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment and work with a diverse set of stakeholders. Applicants should possess strong leadership and people management skills, drawing on experience leading in complex policy environments, and work in highly collaborative ways, including co-production of documents. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Lead the development and delivery of the joint Commonwealth and state and territory and the whole of Victorian Government responses to the Disability Royal Commission and the forthcoming response to the NDIS Review, including Foundational Supports, through the provision of policy advice, stakeholder engagement, budget development, and implementation planning. Develop positions and influence national disability reform to achieve departmental and Victoria's objectives and in line with the views of Victorian people with disability and community expectations. Forge strong connections across Victorian Government and with Commonwealth, States, and external stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach. HOW TO APPLY 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 portal. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, or .rtf formats. 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. Please apply to submit your interest in this position. To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing job application system. #J-18808-Ljbffr