THE ROLE
As a Senior Practice Adviser in the Integrated Service Practice team, you will support a range of innovative projects and duties that contribute to the implementation of the Complex Needs Project, comprising of several initiatives delivered across the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (the department) and the Department of Health.
The Complex Needs Project has been established to drive policy and service initiatives to improve the service response for people aged 16 years and older, with complex functional needs related to mental illness, psychological distress, cognitive impairment, neurodiversity, substance use or trauma who pose an unacceptable risk of harm to others and who are experiencing significant service gaps.
Working closely with the Principal Practice Leader, this role has a key role in influencing practice development by providing advice and collaborating with service providers and relevant professionals to build and support workforce capability and ensure continuing positive outcomes for people with complex needs.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Provide practice advice and professional expertise and inform practice improvement across the department's complex needs teams including the Multiple and Complex Needs Initiative, Support for High-Risk Tenancies, Forensic Disability, Serious Offender Coordination and Assertive Outreach and Support programs.
- Working with the Principal Practice Leader, ensure consistent and effective responses to people with complex needs by building and supporting workforce capability .
- Provide secondary consultation, attend case conferences, and give direction to service provider when needed as required by the Principal Practice Leader.
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HOW TO APPLY
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
