THE ROLE The role leads a specialist team that provides operational policy, advice and assurance to ensure the financial sustainability and integrity of public housing rent and revenue systems. It plays a key role in improving consistency and transparency of rent setting and rebate processes, embedding system improvements, and supporting operational teams to deliver accurate, fair and timely outcomes for renters. This includes responding to audit recommendations, contributing to future financial management, developing financial models and projections and reporting, and improving policy and settings to support renters in reducing arrears. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the public housing rent review, including oversight of data accuracy, reporting, and assurance processes. Provide authoritative operational policy advice and guidance on rent setting, rent rebates, service charges and related revenue functions. * Establish and communicate a clear vision and direction for the Housing Revenue team, setting priorities and work plans that balance compliance, reform and service delivery. Please open the position description to read more. 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.
