Principal Adviser, Deputy Chief Executive Officer The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.
Contact: Olivia Kings
THE ROLE
The Principal Adviser works closely with the Deputy CEO, providing high-level strategic and operational support in responding to challenges and opportunities facing the Housing portfolio.
The successful applicant will operate in a complex and dynamic environment, requiring the capacity to exercise sound judgement, liaise effectively with senior executives, and build relationships with key people across the department and relevant stakeholders for Homes Victoria more broadly. They will need to be resilient, able to work in a fast-paced environment, display a 'can-do' attitude, have a deep commitment to values-based leadership, and enjoy working in a team environment.
Are you:
- A dynamic and resilient leader, able to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment?
- A strong collaborator with experience in facilitating process and cultural improvements in a busy, complex environment?
- An excellent communicator with the ability to negotiate and influence to deliver on priorities and achieve outcomes?
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Provide senior advisory and executive support to the Deputy CEO on strategic policy and operational issues.
- Coordinate and manage timely delivery of divisional submissions, briefings and responses to corporate and government requirements to a high standard of quality.
- Manage and support ministerial, parliamentary, departmental divisional executive functions and processes.
HOW TO APPLY
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal.
Applicants 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.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
