Principal Practice Advisor

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

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria seeks a Principal Practice Advisor to strengthen CVE risk management across prisons and community correctional services. You will deliver expert guidance, influence strategic initiatives and help evolve the CVE Service Delivery Model.

You will work with frontline staff, senior leaders and external stakeholders to address complex issues, develop practice guidance and ensure alignment with current research and best practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legislative and operational frameworks within Corrections Victoria.
• Experience developing or implementing policy, programs, or guidance.
• Experience in complex regulatory environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide expert practice guidance and analytical input.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert practice advice to frontline staff managing violent extremism.
• Lead projects, policy development and CVE service delivery initiatives.
• Identify emerging risks, gaps and improvements and implement practical solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with government agencies and partners.
• Prepare high‑quality briefings, reports and recommendations on sensitive matters.
• Support workforce capability through guidance, coaching and training.
• Monitor developments and best practices to inform CVE approaches.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Education

Tertiary qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Utilise your expertise to help shape Corrections Victoria's response to violent extremismOngoing Full-Time OpportunityVPS 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 UnitThe 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 RoleThe 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 youTo 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.How to ApplyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.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 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.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.