Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Occupation: Strategic Management Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/00403625 Job posted: 24/09/2024 Closes: 09/10/2024 Classification: VPSG6 Salary Range: $134,593 - $180,115 Work location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth.
The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
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.
THE ROLE The Principal Adviser is responsible for the management of strategic projects, fostering key internal and external relationships, event management, change management processes, area communications and the provision of high-level support to the Area Executive Director and the area executive.
This is achieved by: providing internal consultancy to members of the area executive undertaking and managing projects in areas of specific importance and innovation undertaking research and coordinating the collection of evidence and data which support innovation and service improvement developing and maintaining strong and effective relationships with stakeholders across the department and the sector.
supporting the Division and Area in both internal and external strategic planning processes.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Lead key projects on behalf of the area or Area Executive Director, ensuring that project outcomes align with government and departmental objectives.
Provide high-level expertise and authoritative advice, including autonomously where required, ensuring that any advice conforms to departmental or divisional guidelines, plans, protocols or frameworks.
Provide leadership, guidance, and authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed, comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs, and submissions on complex matters.
COVID-19 VACCINATION The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice , given their individual circumstances.
As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal.
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.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing job application system.
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