Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Consulting and strategy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/590450
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 Business Adviser is responsible for supporting and ensuring effective coordination of branch corporate accountabilities and reporting. This includes taking a lead role in advising on ministerial requests and parliamentary enquiries & requests relating to the Housing Development Branch. You will be joining a team with a purpose of providing coordination, advice, and governance that enables the Chief Development Officer and Housing Development Branch to operate effectively, this requires the capacity to adapt, work collaboratively, exercise sound judgement andliaise effectively with senior executives and build relationships with key people across the department and Homes Victoria.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Coordinating responses to all parliamentary matters with input from units and approvals from relevant Executives within the Housing Development Branch, including but not limited to:
- Public Accounts and Estimates Committee
- Parliamentary Budget Officer requests
- Possible Parlimentary Questions
- Coordinating and drafting of Cabinet Coordination Comments and Minister Comments within the Housing Development branch remit.
- Coordination of responses on the departments Feedback Management System, and supporting responses to Freedom of Information rquests any other ad-hoc coordination requests, as directed.
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HOW TO APPLY
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.
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)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Apply now Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11.59pm Posted 14 October 2026
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