Executive Director - Operations

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, Family Safety Victoria, the Executive Director, Operations Branch provides operational leadership and oversight of The Orange Door and Central Information Point and works across the department to build service and practice quality that will deliver on Victoria’s family violence reform priorities. 

The Executive Director is an experienced operational leader able to foster strong partnerships with senior stakeholders across government, service sectors and agencies and lead a high performing and capable workforce in delivering outcomes for Victorians impacted by family violence.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:

1. Drive innovation and programs of improvement that respond to emerging system-based and performance-related issues, maximising the effectiveness of The Orange Door and Central Information Point as critical functions in the family violence system.
2. Effectively represent the organisation’s interests in high-level discussions and negotiations with state government departments, other jurisdictions, service providers and across the department.
3. Provide authoritative, strategic advice and briefings in accordance with government policy directions to ministers, Family Safety Victoria’s Deputy Secretary, senior management and external stakeholders.

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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 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 click ‘Apply Now’ and you will be re-directed to our ad on careers.vic.gov.au

A position description is attached.