Adviser – VPS 4 – Full time/Part time flexible – 8 month parental leave backfill

What you'll do

Reporting to the Manager, Integrity & Oversight, your role as Adviser, Integrity and Governance will be central to enhancing the integrity of the public sector as guided by the Public Administration Act 2004. Your responsibilities include delivering expert advice on integrity and governance issues, fostering relationships with integrity bodies to uphold a professional public sector, analysis of complex information, accurately maintaining essential administrative records, and crafting guidance for emerging integrity challenges. Additionally, you will work collaboratively across the Integrity and Oversight Branch.

Who we're looking for

We are seeking candidates who live by the Victorian public sector values and possess outstanding interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Your ability to think critically, solve problems, and adapt to new situations is essential, as is your skill in policy design and analysis. A foundation in Law, Public Policy/Administration, or a related discipline, either through academic qualifications or relevant experience, will be highly regarded.

Who we are

The Victorian Public Sector Commission plays a key role in stewardship of the public sector. It works to strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the public sector and maintain, and advocate for, public sector professionalism and integrity. Your contribution will help shape and lead strategic government directions across Victoria.

Why you should join us

We are proud to offer you the opportunity to work with purpose and make a positive impact on the Victorian community.   

You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the Victorian public sector to deliver meaningful work supporting the Victorian Government's strategic priorities.  

We offer:  

• Flexible and hybrid work
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance program and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive work environment, including workplace adjustments

How to apply

Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange jobs board.

Applications including a cover letter with your resume, outlining your skills, knowledge and qualities that will make you a success within the VPSC are to be submitted online by selecting the ‘Apply Now” button.

Applications close at midnight on Monday, 9 December 2024

Request for reasonable adjustments

The VPSC values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, the VPSC offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request. It is our policy to provide adjustments for people with disability, mental illness and/or a health condition and carers of people with disability. To request an adjustment, please follow the process on our policy page.

Other relevant information

A position description is attached. For enquiries, please refer to the contact on the position description.

Employment screening, including criminal history, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications, screening of misconduct, Australian working rights and other relevant checks form part of the candidate suitability evaluation process. Where applicable, this applies to current VPS employees.