Senior Advisor, Regional Partnerships

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

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a skilled contract manager to oversee complex contracts across justice programs, including victim support and Aboriginal justice. You will advise service providers and staff, monitor performance, and foster strong community partnerships to improve service delivery.

The successful candidate will hold a current Victorian driver licence, with tertiary studies desirable but not required if experience supports the role.

Qualifications

• Current Victorian driver licence is required.
• Tertiary studies are desirable, but relevant experience will be considered.
• Strong contract management skills and experience supporting complex service delivery arrangements.
• Knowledge of local service delivery and how to respond to community needs.
• Ability to analyse information, solve problems and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and relationship skills, with ability to manage sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor complex contracts across justice programs including victim support, consumer affairs, corrections and Aboriginal justice.
• Provide expert advice to service providers and department staff to resolve contract, policy and service delivery issues.
• Review service performance, track deadlines and ensure reporting requirements are met by providers.
• Build strong working relationships with local organisations, department teams and community groups to resolve service issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve local services and support new initiatives that meet community needs.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Help improve justice services across Melbourne's north metropolitan region.

• Build strong local connections with organisations delivering vital community services.
• Use your contract management skills to solve complex service issues.
• Enjoy a varied role where your work supports better community outcomes.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

You will :

• manage and monitor complex contracts across a range of justice programs, including victim support, consumer affairs, corrections and Aboriginal justice
• provide expert advice to service providers and department staff, helping resolve contract, policy and service delivery issues
• review service performance, track deadlines and check that providers meet their reporting and service requirements
• build strong working relationships with local organisations, department teams and community groups to resolve service issues
• identify ways to improve local services, connect programs and support new initiatives that meet community needs.

About you

You must hold a current Victorian driver licence. Tertiary studies are highly desirable, but relevant experience will also be considered.

• strong contract management skills and experience supporting complex service delivery arrangements
• knowledge of local service delivery and ways to respond to community needs
• the ability to analyse information, solve problems and make sound decisions with minimal supervision
• strong communication and relationship skills, with the ability to manage sensitive issues and work well with others.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Alison Heap at [e-mail].

Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

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

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.