Program Adviser

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $97,955 - $111,142

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Community services

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/

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

worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse

backgrounds and abilities. .

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THE ROLE

Program Advisers undertake a dedicated information exchange function to support timely information sharing activity between states and territories in accordance with the Interstate Child Protection Protocol (October 2021) and the Interstate Child Protection Warrants Protocol, the Children, Youth and Families Act, 2005, the Child Wellbeing Act, 2005, the Information Sharing Protocol between the Commonwealth and Child Protection Agencies 2009, and the 1996 Hague Convention. Program Advisers will also be responsible for requesting information from a range of Commonwealth stakeholders including Services Australia regarding Centrelink and Medicare information required for Child Protection investigations.

As part of supporting the appropriate exchange of sensitive information in a systematised and consistent manner with other jurisdictions, the Program Adviser will develop responses to complex information sharing requests with information relevant to the safety, welfare and well-being of a child or information relevant to a prospective carer or adult household member. Program Advisers will also manage, and re-direct information received from other states for action to ensure the safety of children from interstate living in Victoria.

Program Advisers will contribute to the development and maintenance of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (the department) operational policy, practice, and agreements on the sharing of sensitive information across jurisdictions and assist in providing wide-ranging support functions within the Interstate Liaison Team.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Ensure operations and practice initiatives meet the department's strategic directions for managing and delivering high quality services.
• Provide advice and reasoned recommendations to internal stakeholders on complex and sensitive issues.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.

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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 )

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

Applications close Thursday 18 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

4 September 2025