Team Manager Housing Operations
Department of Families, Fairness and HousingHousing Team Manager
Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $166,938
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Community services
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: VG/DFFH/379451
About the Department
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Areas of focus:
- Child protection
- Housing
- Disability
- Prevention of family violence
- Multicultural affairs
- LGBTIQA+ equality
- Veterans
- Women and youth
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.
About the Role
The Housing Team Manager directly manages the operational, planning, coordination and delivery of quality housing services across the Central Highlands Area through supervision and providing leadership and direction to staff in the Housing team.
The role oversees the management of public housing with a priority in reducing vacancies, facilitating maintenance and sustaining tenancies, incorporating early intervention strategies such as regular and early home visiting and support to tenancies identified as being at risk. The Team Manager manages and coordinates the operational requirements of Housing Services, managing, leading and supporting the team to deliver quality client services.
Accountabilities
- Lead a team in providing or contributing to authoritative and expert advice and recommendations consistent with organisational goals and values.
- Manage the allocation of resources within and the outputs required of the work area to achieve service delivery goals and expectations.
- Effectively supervise and provide leadership to a team of employees by:
- leading and supporting individuals to achieve their potential and contribution to organisational goals and outcomes
- modelling behaviours integral to good people management and departmental values
- where relevant, managing and monitoring specific improvement objectives in annual improvement plans relating to the area of responsibility
- pro-actively building and maintaining positive relationships with peers and stakeholders across the organisation.
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Required documents:
- CV
- Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria
Work eligibility: 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.
Pre-employment screening: Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
Applications close: Monday 26 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Posted: 12 October 2026
About Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
<cite index="1-1">The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) empowers communities to build a fairer and safer Victoria.</cite> <cite index="1-2">The department works to create a more inclusive society, one in which people feel safe and can take part equally.</cite> <cite index="1-5">The department oversees the portfolios of housing, child protection, disability, ageing and carers, prevention of family violence, women, veterans, youth, LGBTIQA+ equality.</cite>
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