Senior Program Adviser

Careers; Victoria; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria is seeking a Senior Program Adviser, Operational Child Safeguarding to support the implementation and administration of child safeguarding mechanisms. The role combines policy development with operational work, synthesising information across the department to inform decisions and improve how intelligence informs safeguarding actions.

The position requires resilience and empathy to handle sensitive material, and the ability to build

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders and senior staff and develop innovative strategies
• Prepares written responses using clear, concise and grammatically correct language. Edits written communications to ensure they contain the information necessary to achieve their purpose and meet audience needs.
• Supports the identification and reporting of high-risk matters or possible system-wide improvements stemming from compliance, risk assessment and learning and development activities.

Job description

THE ROLEThe Senior Program Adviser, Operational Child Safeguarding supports the functions of the Operational Child Safeguarding team in the implementation and ongoing administration of a range of child safeguarding mechanisms to promote the wellbeing and safety of children.The position is part of a small team that is operationalising and administering a new intelligence function, drawing on, synthesising and assessing information from across the department related to subjects of allegations of abuse and neglect against children.The Senior Program Adviser will gather information and undertake assessments on subjects of allegations and lead the development of detailed policy to guide the way in which this intelligence can inform future decision making.This is an exciting role with a focus on contributing to a unique combination of policy and operational work to effect improvements in the way the department uses and shares intelligence to safeguard children. The role will require a motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving and analytical skills to support the Operational Child Safeguarding team. It will also involve leading sensitive work with key stakeholders and will require the ability to build, communicate with, and maintain sensitive relationships with key stakeholders.****Please note: this position requires dealing with sensitive material that can be emotionally challenging. This role will best suit a candidate who has current experience dealing with sensitive and distressing material and is both resilient and empathetic.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDEEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders and senior staff and develop innovative strategies and methods which assist the Operational Child Safeguarding Team to deliver on key initiatives and facilitate the flow of information across both the department and with key external stakeholders.Prepares written responses using clear, concise and grammatically correct language. Edits written communications to ensure they contain the information necessary to achieve their purpose and meet audience needs. Ensures appropriate style and formats are used.Support the identification and reporting of high-risk matters or possible system-wide improvements stemming from compliance, risk assessment and learning and development activities.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.