Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time Salary: $116,413 - $140,849

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Administration

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/621480JUL The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

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 perks 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)

THE ROLE The Senior Advisor within the Public-Non Financial Corporation (PNFC) Governance and Planning team, will provide high quality secretariat, administrative and reporting duties for the Homes Victoria Advisory Board. The role will deliver strategic governance projects across Homes Victoria,



and produce practical advice to complex issues in corporate governance and planning.

The Senior Advisor will work closely with the Homes Victoria Advisory Board and executive team, and plays an important role in uplifting and maintaining high quality governance arrangements across Homes Victoria.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Deliver secretariat and administrative duties for the Homes Victoria Advisory Board and it's meetings, including:organising meetings and workshops, preparing agendas, minutes and papers and recording of actions and interests.
- Manage strategic projects to support the Homes Victoria Advisory Board operations including:forward planning, recruitment and evaluation.
- Support the delivery and continuous improvement of Homes Victoria executive governance committees, including engagement with senior executives and secretariat duties.

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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 (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

Applications close Sunday 16 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

31 July 2026

📌 Senior Adviser (Melbourne)
🏢 Homes Victoria
📍 Melbourne