Principal Advisor

7 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Other

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $127,467 - $170,579

Occupation: Other

Reference: VG/DFFH/CDS/670048

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, LGBTQI+ 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.

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**THE ROLE**

Reporting to the Manager, Prevention, Compliance and Change, the Principal Advisor will support the department's integrity function and help drive a pro-integrity culture. The Principal Advisor will play a key role in complementing the Integrity Unit's technical expertise by leading policy advice and its implementation, driving increased integrity knowledge through strategic communications, and internal and external reporting. The Principal Advisor will support the department's integrity function, including but not limited to: drafting high quality integrity related briefings and reports for the Executive Board, integrity forums and Audit and Risk Management Committee, developing communications for the executive and the broader staffing group; providing strategic and thorough advice on integrity policy, risks and functions; drafting policies and procedures; responding to recommendations by external integrity agencies; and working in accordance with requirements in relevant legislation such as the _Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012_ or the _Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011._

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Provide timely, high-quality and accurate advice and information with a high degree of sensitivity, in both verbal and written form with a high level of knowledge, expertise and risk analysis; preparing all necessary documentation, writing briefings; and drafting integrity advice in accordance with policy.
- Negotiate with senior stakeholders and peers to increase buy-in and with the aim of effectively and cooperatively resolving integrity issues, ensuring the department adopts a culture of integrity and continual service improvement.
- Effectively identify and report on high-risk matters or possible system-wide improvements.

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**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**
The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's **COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy**(Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.

**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.

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