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?
- Shape how the department identifies and manages important risks.
- Lead practical work that helps teams make better decisions.
- Strengthen risk skills across a large and complex department.
- Build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As Senior Advisor, Risk, you will provide leadership in the development and practical application of the department's risk management framework and program. The role delivers high‑quality risk advice, leads initiatives to uplift risk capability, and supports the consistent application of risk policies, tools, and practices across the department.
You will:
- coordinate risk work across business areas to reduce operational exposure
- support the risk program, including risk registers, systems, policies, tools and training
- design practical workshops and projects that build stronger risk skills
- review risk policies and improve frameworks, processes and guidance
- prepare clear advice and briefings to support senior and Ministerial decisions.
About you
A relevant tertiary or industry qualification in assurance, risk management, governance or a related field is desirable. Your practical experience in complex environments will also be highly valued.
You should also have:
- strong operational risk experience, including identifying, assessing and reducing risks in complex settings
- experience applying risk frameworks and standards in practical ways that work for the organisation
- sound judgement when interpreting risk policies and adapting them to real work settings
- strong problem-solving and relationship skills, with the ability to work across teams and support change.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Charlotte Bartrum-Terrill 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.
