- Help improve adoption services that support Victorian families and communities.
- Lead important operational work that keeps services running smoothly.
- Build better systems and help shape how adoption records are managed.
- Work with experienced people while growing your leadership and project skills.
- Fixed term, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.
About Us
Adoption Services Victoria is part of the Civil and Enforcement Services Group of the Department of Justice and Community Safety.
Adoption Services delivers a range of services under the Adoption Act 1984 including counselling to people considering placing a child for adoption, assessing people to be approved to adopt a child from Victoria or overseas and providing records to people who have been affected by past adoptions.
What you will do
As coordinator, adoption support and funded services, you will lead key operational work across Adoption Services Victoria.
You will help improve services, support your team and make sure work meets legal and policy requirements.
You will:
- lead daily operations and support the team leader of the adoption support unit
- manage funding, finance processes and contracts for adoption service providers
- prepare clear briefs and memos for executive management
- coordinate projects and improve systems for adoption records, including digitisation and secure storage
- provide practical guidance that supports quality work and clear written instructions across the unit.
About you
A tertiary qualification in business, library sciences or a related field is highly desirable. Knowledge of adoption services, similar fields or Victorian Government administration will help you succeed.
You should also have:
- strong knowledge of government processes and the ability to learn new policies, systems and procedures quickly
- clear communication skills and the ability to tailor your message for different audiences
- sound judgement, problem-solving skills and the ability to coordinate projects and improve systems
- collaborative leadership, flexibility and the ability to build productive working relationships.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Cathy Millon at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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.
