Program Adviser

1 day ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: $97,955 - $111,142

**Grade**:VPS 4

**Occupation**:Community services

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/DFFH/COPL/00738149

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
backgrounds and abilities..

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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and

**THE ROLE**
- Reporting to the Team Leader, the Program Advisor will be responsible for completing requests for information, triaging and providing advice on WWC Check notices received (e.g. prohibition, suspension, interim/WWC exclusion, and revocation) for kinship carers engaged by the department as well as responding to any other general enquiries.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Provide wide-ranging support functions within the Working with Children Check and Information Service including preparing responses to Requests for Information, providing support and advice to key stakeholders, and undertaking day-to-day administrative functions.
- Provide advice and reasoned recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on highly complex and sensitive issues.
- Prepare high-quality written materials including briefings and correspondence.

**Please open the position description to read more.**

**HOW TO APPLY**

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.

- Applications close Sunday 21 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 5 September 2025

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