Program Adviser

1 day ago

Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

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.

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