Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a secure, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus include 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.

The Role

As Senior Practice Adviser, you will support the Statewide Practice Leadership Unit within the Office of Professional Practice. The role promotes and supports cultural safety and self-determination for Aboriginal children and families by providing practice leadership, policy and practice development, and implementing key projects.

The role also engages with Aboriginal organisations and key stakeholders to discuss service and system challenges and strengths, and how these can support improved practice and service engagement and access for Aboriginal children and their families.

Accountabilities Include

- Provide advice on complex cases,



policy and practice initiatives and any potential impact on Aboriginal children and families.
- Support development and implementation of practice initiatives aimed at improving culturally safe practice with Aboriginal children and families.
- Provide practice leadership and be involved in decision making processes, based on sound practice expertise that delivers positive outcomes for Aboriginal Children and Families.

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A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE

The Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful Special Measure provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role. This is a Designated role - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

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 (

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

Applications close Wednesday 22 July 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Senior Practice Adviser (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne