Manager, Program Engagement and Compliance, Community Programs

About the role 
The Community Programs Branch is a part of the consumer affairs portfolio within the department. It manages a range of programs that are delivered to Victorians experiencing vulnerability including the Financial Counselling Program and tenancy and consumer. The team also oversees the Victorian Property Fund grants program, which provides property related grants such as housing assistance for low income or disadvantaged Victorians, environmentally sustainable housing and community education, advice or information relating to property issues.

Reporting to the General Manager, Community Programs, the Manager, Program Engagement and Compliance is responsible the management of team members and the day-to-day delivery of the core operations of Community Programs, including engagement with funded agencies and contract compliance activities. The Manager will work closely with the General Manager and other key leaders to ensure that key deliverables, including agency reporting and payments are met to ensure that CAV’s community-based programs are available to those in need.

The Manager will have experience in the leading multi-disciplinary teams and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives.

About you 

To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate: 

Technical expertise 

• Experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams to achieve organisational objectives.
• Experience in the management and oversight of grant programs, including management of reporting and payment processes and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in the management or delivery of programs in the community services sector.

Mandatory requirements

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field would be highly regarded.

For specific responsibilities please review the attached position description. 

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. 

 
How to apply 

Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Thursday, 04 June 2026. All applications should include: 

• a resume; and 
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages) 

Other relevant information 

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.  

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check. 

DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.