• $113,553-$127,799 (based on experience) 10.5% Superannuation
• Permanent Opportunity with Homes Melbourne

about us

We are the City of Melbourne, a City of possibility and place to be bold and inspirational. 

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community. 

Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference.

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne

The Principal Policy Officer is responsible to build internal capacity of the organisation and influence key stakeholders and communicate key issues and opportunities to increase the supply of affordable housing across the municipality. 

The Principal Policy Officer- Affordable Housing, will primary support the Manager of Affordable Housing. The purpose of this role is to deliver high quality research and advice regarding the issues of affordable housing and to effectively deliver the five key priorities of the Affordable Housing Strategy:

These priorities are to:

• Deliver more affordable rental housing on City of Melbourne-owned land
• Advocate for increased investment and systemic change for better housing outcomes
• Facilitate more affordable rental housing through the planning system
• Partner with governments, industry, peak bodies and the community to increase affordable rental housing
• Respond to the COVID-19 crisis with affordable rental housing

 What you will bring

• The ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.

The Principal Policy Officer- Affordable Housing will also demonstrate:

• Analytical and lateral thinking skills and the ability to take the initiative, drive change and implement innovations
• Inter-personal, negotiation and persuasion skills with the ability to use discretion and judgement.
• Proven experience managing issues within a highly political and complex environment

In addition, the Principal Policy Officer- Affordable Housing will require:

• Qualification to degree level in social science, architecture, planning economics, urban planning or eligibility for affiliate membership of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) and a current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• Analytical and lateral thinking skills and the ability to take the initiative, drive change and implement innovations.
• Substantial experience in strategic planning and policy development with a high level analytical and conceptual capability, and ability to devise innovative and practical recommendations to resolve issues and progress affordable housing goals in accordance with relevant legislation 

Desirable additional expertise / experience:

• Socio economic analysis and data analysis skills
• Research skills
• Knowledge of GIS and Map Information computer programs

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city.  Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

How to apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter (no more than two pages)

Please address your covering letter to Jo Cannington, Director Homes Melbourne.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits.  If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Principal Policy Officer - Affordable Housing enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best.  As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.

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