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?
About the Business Unit:
The Assurance branch within DPG supports delivering the department's overarching governance and assurance framework, translating risk exposure, perform..ance and compliance data into meaningful oversight to support inform..ed decision-making. It brings together evidence and insights across risk, audit, resilience, FOI, secretariat support and broader governance functions to strengthen accountability and drive continuous improvement.
About the Role:
The Senior Advisor, Risk provides leadership in the development and practical application of the department's risk management framework and program. The role delivers high‑quality risk a dvice, leads initiatives to uplift risk capability, and supports the consistent application of risk policies, tools, and practices across the department. It works closely with business areas and governance forums to ensure risk inform..ation is clear, relevant, and embedded in decision‑making, contributing to effective risk mitigation and organisational resilience.
Some of your duties will include:
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Coordinate and advise across business units to promote consistent risk management practices, reduce operational exposure, and ensure alignment with legislative, policy and governance requirement
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Support delivery and continuous improvement of the department's risk program, including oversight of risk registers and systems, and application of frameworks, policies, training and tools to ensure risk inform..ation is accurate and fit for purpose.
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Design and deliver risk capability initiatives including workshops, training and priority projects, to uplift organisational risk maturity and strengthen risk culture.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position des.cription.
About You:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
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Operational risk application: Demonstrated operational experience in applying and embedding risk management in complex environments, including identifying, assessing and mitigating risks, and integrating practical mitigations into business-as-usual activities.
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Application of frameworks and standards: Proven ability to develop and apply risk frameworks, standards and better practice in a pragmatic, context‑appropriate way that supports sustainable risk practices.
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Interpreting risk in practice: Demonstrated ability to interpret risk standards, policies and guidance, and practical experience in adapting them to real-world operational environments to support effective implementation and risk mitigation.
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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
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.
To be eligible, please apply by 11.59pm 1st July 2026.
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.
