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 plays a key role in supporting the critical operations of the Communities and Families Service Transformation Program and the Directorate, providing high-level strategic advice and support to the Executive Director, Senior Leadership Team and the broader program. The Principal Adviser is required to develop and maintain strong and effective relationships with stakeholders across the department and the sector, regularly liaising with a wide range of client, community, staff and inter-governmental stakeholders with a high-level of professionalism, initiative and collaboration. The Principal Adviser supports the delivery of outputs for the program, including the management of strategic projects, preparation of high quality written materials, implementation and management of processes to meet expected deadlines and standards, monitoring performance and compliance against plans and key performance metrics, event and communication management, and implementing change management processes. The position also undertakes research to support innovation, service improvement and reform activities. The position will require highly developed leadership and people management skills, high level written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to be responsive to tasks including the provision of responses in a timely manner. This is a rare opportunity to hold a change leadership role at the centre of one of Victoria's most significant social services technology programs. The successful candidate will be a highly collaborative and skilled leader motivated to work in partnership with front line practitioners, operational and system leaders, clients and technology partners to generate innovative yet feasible solutions that improve client outcomes. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE • Lead and coordinate key projects on behalf of the program, 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, templates, protocols or frameworks. • Prepare and present detailed, comprehensive reports, briefs, correspondence, performance reporting and submissions on complex matters. 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.