Senior Practice Adviser
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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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Community Services |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DFFH/COPL/605155 |
| Closing Date: | 08-Apr-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $113,022 - $136,747 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | 2026-03-23 PD 605155 VPS5 Senior Practice Adviser.docx (Word, 134KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Lauren Swan 0460293115 lauren.swan@dffh.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
THE ROLE
As a Senior Practice Adviser, you will contribute to a range of operational activities surrounding the authorisation and approval of restrictive practices, systemic and individual clinical reviews of restrictive practices, and practice advice regarding restrictive practices for people with disabilities as defined in the Disability Act 2006.
The Senior Practice Advisers have a key role in influencing practice development and contributing to systemic change that is focused on reducing and preventing the use of restrictive practices.
You will provide expert practice advice and assist in a range of projects related to implementing the legislative requirements of the Disability Act 2006 and systemic and practice improvements that safeguard the rights of people with disabilities who have behaviours of concern.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Provide practice advice and professional expertise to key internal and external stakeholders in areas of responsibility including a specific focus on existing and new organisations providing disability services under the NDIS.
- Review behaviour support plans in line with the Disability Act and review for secondary approval by the Victorian Senior Practitioner.
- Undertake systemic and individual clinical reviews of restrictive practices and quality evaluation of behaviour support plans for people with a disability as defined in the Disability Act.
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 (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Job details
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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
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| Job Reference: | VG/DFFH/COPL/605155 |
| Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Community Services |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Salary Range: | $113,022 - $136,747 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Date posted: | 23-Mar-2026 |
| Application Close Date: | 08-Apr-2026 |
| Attachments: | 2026-03-23 PD 605155 VPS5 Senior Practice Adviser.docx (Word, 134KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: |
Lauren Swan
0460293115 lauren.swan@dffh.vic.gov.au
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