Principal Practice Advisor

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne invites applications for a Principal Practice Advisor within Counter Terrorism Coordination. In this role, you will provide expert practice guidance, influence strategic initiatives and oversee the CVE Service Delivery Model across prisons and community corrections.

You will work with frontline staff, government agencies and external partners to resolve complex issues, develop guidance, and ensure practice aligns with latest research

Qualifications

• Experience developing policy, programs or practice frameworks.
• Knowledge of correctional services and CVE.
• Experience in complex regulatory environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and written communication.
• National police checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to operational staff managing violent extremism concerns.
• Lead projects and policy initiatives strengthening the CVE service model.
• Identify risks and gaps and implement practical solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with government agencies and partners.
• Prepare briefings, reports and recommendations on complex matters.
• Support workforce capability through guidance, coaching, training.
• Monitor developments and best practices to inform Corrections Victoria's approach.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Regulatory/legislative knowledge

Project leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Occupation: Prison and corrective services

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/CV0790OCT26

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you. The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers.

• Utilise your expertise to help shape Corrections Victoria's response to violent extremism
• Ongoing Full-Time Opportunity
• VPS Grade 5: $116,413 - $140,849 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Principal Practice Advisor to provide a critical role at Counter Terrorism Coordination.

About the Business Unit

The Counter Terrorism Coordination (CTC) unit sits within the Sentence Management Division of Corrections Victoria and provides strategic leadership, oversight and governance for the management of individuals who pose a violent extremism risk across Victoria's correctional system. CTC works closely with operational staff, government agencies and external stakeholders to support evidence-based practices that reduce risk and promote disengagement from violent extremism.

About the Role

The Principal Practice Advisor plays a key role in strengthening Corrections Victoria's approach to managing violent extremism risk across prisons and Community Correctional Services. Working within Counter Terrorism Coordination, you will provide expert practice advice, influence strategic initiatives, and support the continuous improvement of the Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Service Delivery Model.

You will work closely with frontline staff, senior leaders, Commonwealth agencies and external stakeholders to address complex operational issues, develop practice guidance and ensure CV's approach remains aligned with contemporary research, emerging risks and best practice. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile, sensitive work that supports community safety and positive outcomes across the correctional system.

Some of your duties will include:

• Providing expert advice and practice support to operational staff managing individuals who may present a violent extremism concern.
• Leading and contributing to projects, policy development and initiatives that strengthen the delivery of the CVE Service Delivery Model.
• Identifying emerging risks, service gaps and improvement opportunities, and working collaboratively with stakeholders to implement practical solutions.
• Developing and maintaining productive relationships with government agencies, operational partners and key stakeholders.
• Preparing high-quality briefings, reports and recommendations on complex and sensitive matters.
• Supporting workforce capability through practice guidance, coaching and training initiatives.
• Monitoring developments, research and best practice to inform Corrections Victoria's approach to managing violent extremism risk and supporting disengagement.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Knowledge of the legislative and operational frameworks within which Corrections Victoria operates.
• Experience developing or implementing policy, programs, practice frameworks or operational guidance.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues impacting correctional services, including violent extremism risk and offender management.
• Experience working within a complex operational, legislative or regulatory environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical and written communication skills.
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitmen t and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitation to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

Applications close Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11.59pm