Senior Adviser
Senior 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.
If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.
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: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Community Services |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DFFH/COPL/378300JUL |
| Closing Date: | 11-Aug-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $116,413 - $140,849 |
| Job Duration: | Fixed term until: 27-AUG-2027 |
| Attachments: | 2026-07-28 PD 378300 VPS5 Senior Adviser.docx (Word, 131KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Francesca Piazzi 0498005431 francesca.piazzi@dffh.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
THE ROLE
This Senior Advisor role is located within the Agency Performance and System Support team, which has responsibility for monitoring the performance of external service providers in the North East Melbourne Area, North Division. The role is accountable for the monitoring and implementation of the Agency Monitoring Framework, including management of local service agreements and the collection and recording of performance data for externally funded Department of Family, Fairness and Housing organisations.
The Senior Advisor is responsible for the development of new projects, service pathways, and place-based approaches and identifies and supports existing initiatives.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Negotiate, manage and monitor a diverse range of service agreements for funded organisations as required, against program and service targets, key performance indicators and benchmarks and support organisations to understand reporting requirements and tools to interpret performance data
- Be responsible for and lead allocated portfolios, and/or special or complex projects and service development initiatives and provide cross-divisional and branch advice as required
- Conduct funded organisation visits to support performance monitoring, implementation of service development initiatives and capacity-building.
Please open the position description to read more.
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/378300JUL |
| Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Community Services |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Salary Range: | $116,413 - $140,849 |
| Job Duration: | Fixed term until: 27-AUG-2027 |
| Date posted: | 28-Jul-2026 |
| Application Close Date: | 11-Aug-2026 |
| Attachments: | 2026-07-28 PD 378300 VPS5 Senior Adviser.docx (Word, 131KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: |
Francesca Piazzi
0498005431 francesca.piazzi@dffh.vic.gov.au
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