Principal Adviser, Corporate Services and Operations

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 12 months

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety

**Salary**: $134,593 - $180,115

Occupation: Projects

Reference: VG/D02389OCT24

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.

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?
- ** Utilise your expertise to provide support the establishment of the Tobacco Licensing Scheme and Regulator.**:

- **Fixed Term, Full-Time opportunity.**:

- **VPS Grade 6: $134,593 - $180,115 plus superannuation.**

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Principal Adviser, Corporate Services and Operations to provide a critical role within the Tobacco Regulation Project.

**About the Business Unit**

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) provides a range of government programs and services focused on improving community safety, victim services, regulatory services and crime prevention, and building strong collaboration across the justice system. Located in the Integrity, Regulation and Legal Services (IRLS) group, the Tobacco Regulation Project (TRP) has been established to deliver the Government's commitment to implement a tobacco regulation and licensing scheme.

**About the Role**

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services and Operations, the Principal Adviser, Corporate Services and Operations will provide expert leadership and strategic guidance on the delivery of key operational projects to support the establishment of the tobacco licensing scheme and regulator, including:

- providing governance, planning, reporting, financial management, procurement, ICT, and human resources support
- planning and overseeing a diverse range of projects to ensure successful execution
- maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives, clients, and team members, to align projects with strategic objectives
- developing operational policies, procedures, and undertake additional activities as required.

The role operates within a complex and dynamic environment that requires a capacity to exercise sound judgement, and the ability to proactively develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, using influence and negotiation skills to support the provision of clear advice to support effective, timely actions.

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:

- Demonstrated experience in matters of service planning, corporate services and governance.
- Experience in managing complex and time critical projects.
- Sound knowledge of and/or experience in Victorian government administrative processes, contractual and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge and understanding of the key issues impacting the management and delivery of public services and a track record in the provision of clear high-level advice on complex issues.

**Qualifications**
- An appropriate qualification or relevant experience in the fields of project management and corporate services would be highly desirable.

**How to Apply**.

**_ FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:_**

**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.