At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Provide high-level support and advice to the Chief Operating Officer.
-
Ongoing, Full-time opportunity.
-
VPS grade 5 - $116,413 - $140,849 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Strategic Advisor to provide high-level strategic advice and executive support to the Chief Operating Officer, helping drive key priorities and organisational outcomes.
About the Business Unit
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) provides a range of government programs and services which focus on improving community safety, victim services, regulatory services and crime prevention, and building strong collaboration across the justice system.
DJCS oversees functions including Aboriginal Justice, Community Safety, Victim Support, Justice Services and Regulation, Justice System Coordination and Reform, Corrections, Youth Justice, Emergency Management, Racing and Corporate Services.
DJCS is responsible to the ministers for the following portfolios:
-
Attorney-General
-
Minister for Police, Minister for Community Safety, Minister for Victims and Minister for Racing.
-
Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Minister for Corrections and Minister for Youth Justice
-
Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery
The Corporate Strategy and Delivery Group is an enabling function delivering Finance, People Safety and Culture, Strategic Communication, Infrastructure, Data, Performance and Governance, and Enterprise Technology Solutions to support the Department. The group provides strategic and operational support, delivers essential corporate services and leads continuous improvement and performance oversight of corporate functions.
About the Role
The Strategic Advisor is responsible for the provision of high-level support and advice to the Chief Operating Officer on issues pertaining to Corporate Strategy and Delivery (CSD) and the Department of Justice and Community Safety, particularly within its social, political and legal context.
Whilst maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of current internal and external issues and risks, the Strategic Advisor is responsible for making recommendations and determining solutions that provide options for decision making for the Chief Operating Officer.
The role operates within a complex and sensitive environment that requires a capacity to exercise sound judgement, effectively liaise with key stakeholders and undertake effective, timely actions.
Some of your duties will include:
-
Coordinate workflow of the Executive Director and the business unit to determine priorities and ensure actions are completed and products delivered in a timely manner.
-
Provide considered and high-level advice and support to the Executive Director on complex and sensitive matters.
-
Build successful partnerships at senior and operational levels to ensure governance and appropriate management of escalating issues requiring resolution.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
-
A sound understanding of public administration, corporate processes and human resource policies and practices is highly desirable.
-
Experience in working at a senior level supporting executive functions.
-
Proven ability to perform effectively under pressure in a sensitive and dynamic environment.
Qualifications/requirements
-
A relevant tertiary qualification is highly desirable.
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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.
