Senior Advisor, Regional Partnerships - Justice Contracts

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

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria, is seeking a Senior Advisor, Regional Partnerships to support justice services across Melbourne's north metropolitan region. You will build local relationships, manage contracts and help improve services for the community.

This ongoing, full-time role requires strong contract management skills, knowledge of local service delivery, and the ability to analyse information and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Strong contract management skills.
• 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 the ability to manage sensitive issues and collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• 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 ensure providers meet 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.

Skills

Contract management

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria, is seeking a Senior Advisor, Regional Partnerships to support justice services across Melbourne's north metropolitan region. You will build local relationships, manage contracts and help improve services for the community.

This ongoing, full-time role requires strong contract management skills, knowledge of local service delivery, and the ability to analyse information and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.