Strategic Advisor
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Prison and Corrective Services |
| Classification: | VPSG6 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/1932241 |
| Closing Date: | 13-Jul-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $142,790 - $191,084 |
| Job Duration: | 06/07/2027 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - Strategic Advisor, Community Operations 2026.docx (Word, 531KB) |
| Contact: | Vanessa Leon – Strategic Advisor on 0427090208 vanessa.leon@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Provide high-level strategic advice to support the Deputy Commissioner and broader Community Operations Executive leadership team.
- Fixed term, Full time opportunity (Parental Leave Backfill until 06/07/2027).
- VPS grade 6 - $142,790 - $191,084 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Strategic Advisor to provide a critical role in support of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Community Operations.
About the Business Unit
Community Operations is a division within the Corrections Victoria responsible for the direction, management and operation of Victoria's Community Correctional Services (CCS) in more than 35 locations across Victoria. Community Operations ensures that offenders are safely managed and supervised on orders issued by the courts and the Adult Parole Board, including Community Correction Orders, Parole Orders and Post Sentence Supervision Orders.
About the Role
Through fostering a network of strong relationships with key staff across Community Operations (especially its Executive leadership team), Corrections Victoria, other areas of the department and with other government departments and agencies, the Strategic Advisor provides advice and briefings and leads on key issues relevant to the division. The role manages the workflow within the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Community Operations and ensures the quality assurance of deliverables.
The Strategic Advisor also has line management responsibility for the Statewide HR team, who provide HR functions for the Community Correctional Services frontline, Youth Justice Community and the Justice Officer workforce.
Some of your duties will include:
- Provide authoritative advice, guidance and feedback to Community Operations staff at all levels on work products submitted to the Deputy Commissioner for approval, including advice on appropriate legislative, recruitment and financial delegations.
- Manage the workflow within the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Community Operations, including CCS recruitment approval processes.
- Manage the Statewide HR Team who provide HR admin support for Community Correctional Services. The team also support some HR functions for the Youth Justice Community workforce and the front of house Justice Officer workforce.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Clear capacity to deliver targeted, well-researched, and comprehensive authoritative advice on a range of policy and operational issues.
- Proven ability to perform effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment, with complex stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead, influence and contribute effectively within a team environment.
- A detailed knowledge of the criminal justice system, including CCS, Corrections Victoria, the department and key stakeholders.
Qualifications/requirements
- Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline is highly regarded
How to Apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.
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 get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
