Principal Advisor

About this role

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 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. If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad. 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) THE ROLE The Principal Adviser works independently as part of a small team responsible for a range of matters related to the department's disability sector relationships and system strategy, and legacy responsibilities. The Principal Adviser will play a key role in maintaining the department's relationships with sector partners, engaging with internal and external disability sector stakeholders to understand and respond to current and future issues, and will build sector relationships by establishing a Community of Practice. The Principal Adviser will play a key role in the department's national disability system strategy and policy, working in close consultation with other lead teams in DRCN on market issues and reform. A strong understanding of community service systems and strategy will be important, as well as experience in system reform and expertise in intergovernmental strategy and negotiation. The Principal Adviser will use highly developed written, policy, stakeholder and systems thinking skills to develop government policy. The Principal Adviser will also work closely with the manager to support legacy disability programs and enquiries . ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE • Plan and facilitate a community of practice to engage with the sector on issues relevant to the portfolio and to support Victorian government responses on Commonwealth policy reform. • Provide strategic leadership on market and system issues and lead and contribute to intergovernmental strategy and policy on these issues. • Support management of legacy disability programs and enquiries. 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.