Principal Strategic Advisor

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $138,631 - $185,518

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: Human resources

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/JS0535NS

Lead transformative change and create meaningful impact within Courts

Ongoing role, CBD base and hybrid working arrangements

Work in a values-driven, supportive, and collaborative environment

About us

Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission. Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the 'Courts Group'.

Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdictions own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

CSV Corporate is the specialist service arm of CSV that provides support to the courts and tribunals in a range of corporate functions including human resources; finance; facilities; assets and contract management; security; risk, audit and compliance; project management; business intelligence; communications; business review and improvement; technology; and transcription services.

About the role

Lead transformative change in equity, inclusion, and cultural safety across Victoria's justice system.

Court Services Victoria (CSV) is seeking a visionary and experienced leader to join our team as the Principal Strategic Advisor - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). This pivotal role will shape and drive inclusive policy, strategy, and practice across the Courts Group, ensuring our workplaces and services reflect the values of equity, cultural safety, accessibility, and inclusion.

As the Principal Strategic Advisor - DEI, you will:

• Lead the implementation and review of CSV's Gender Equality Action Plan in line with the Gender Equality Act 2020.
• Develop and embed DEI policies and frameworks that align with legislative obligations and workforce entitlements.
• Provide strategic advice on inclusive recruitment, reasonable adjustments, flexible work, and accessibility.
• Design and deliver capability-building programs including unconscious bias training and inclusive leadership development.
• Establish evaluation frameworks and reporting mechanisms to measure the impact of DEI initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to embed inclusive principles across policy, culture, and operations.

Our benefits

• We care about your health and wellbeing and have partnered with Fitness Passport, an initiative that allows you to access significantly discounted fitness membership program
• A range of flexible working arrangements
• Peer Support Program designed to help create a safe and supportive workplace where colleagues look out for each other
• Koori staff network to enhance support for Koori staff and ensure that appropriate networks and services are readily available
• Ongoing professional development within a collaborative and supportive work environment

About you

You are a strategic thinker and inclusive leader with:

• Tertiary qualifications in public policy, law, human rights, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of relevant legislation including the Gender Equality Act, Equal Opportunity Act, and Disability Discrimination Act.
• Extensive experience in DEI policy development and implementation, ideally within a complex or justice-related organisation.
• Strong project management skills and a track record of delivering impactful DEI initiatives.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with cultural competence and a commitment to intersectional approaches.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to influence across diverse teams and leadership levels.

How to apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

• Resume
• A short cover letter

Other information

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

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 email the contact person listed in the advertisement.

As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, we conduct pre-employment checks, including but not limited to, reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially and with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both our candidates and the organisation.

Applications close Friday 12 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

29 August 2025