Program Adviser

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing; Victoria; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness and Housing is seeking a Program Advisor to join the Information Sharing Team (IST). The role supports the lawful exchange of sensitive information under FVISS and CISS, providing policy and practical advice and triaging information requests within an established duty model.

Reporting to the Team Leader IST, you will engage with internal and external stakeholders, prepare formal responses, and contribute to pre-planning and evaluation

Responsibilities

• Provide wide-ranging support within the Information Sharing Team (IST) including preparing responses to information requests under the FVISS and CISS schemes.
• Apply legislative requirements in developing responses and provide advice on information sharing matters.
• Triage incoming requests for information within an established duty model and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Job description

THE ROLEThe Information Sharing Team (IST) is responsible for a number of information sharing functions including assessing and responding to requests for Child Protection information made under the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS) and Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS). The team provides specialist operational advice on relevant policy, practice, and agreements in relation to information sharing across the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (the department) and with external stakeholders.Reporting to the Team Leader, IST, the Program Advisor works within a skilled team to support the appropriate exchange of sensitive information in a systematised and consistent manner. The Program Advisor will support the application of legislative requirements in the development of responses, provide advice on matters concerning the FVISS and CISS schemes and the department's broader information sharing responsibilities. The Program Advisor will work within an existing duty model to triage incoming request for information in addition to providing a broad range of operational supports to internal and external stakeholders.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDEProvide wide-ranging support functions within the IST including preparing responses to requests for information under the schemes, providing supports as part of the Divisional Liaison function and working within an established duty model/triage system.Answer queries, provide timely advice, undertake follow-up action, and identify emerging administrative functions, pre-planning, and evaluation.Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach including providing advice and reasoned recommendations on complex and sensitive issues.Please open the position description to read more.HOW TO APPLYApplicants 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.