THE ROLE

The Principal Advisor provides high-level strategic and coordination support to the Executive Director and a newly formed division responsible for the Social Services Regulator's worker screening functions. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the role drives a cohesive, whole-of-division approach to strategy, regulatory approach, planning and performance, ensuring regulatory schemes operate in a coordinated and consistent way. As a trusted advisor to the Executive Director and working closely with the division's leadership team, the role delivers high-quality strategic advice, coordinates divisional and organisational initiatives and leads priority reform initiatives.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Provide authoritative, high-quality strategic advice to the Executive Director on system performance, emerging risks, sensitive issues and reform directions, supported by robust analysis and a whole-of-division perspective, including through the preparation of explicit, timely briefings, submissions and recommendations.




- Drive cohesive divisional strategies and initiatives that strengthen the SSR's worker screening functions; identify and address cross-scheme risks; set reform priorities and ensure alignment with government direction and legislative obligations.
- Oversee integrated divisional planning, prioritisation and reporting for the Division, ensuring alignment to scheme objectives, legislative obligations and government commitments and tracking performance to surface and respond to emerging risks.

For more details, please open the position description.

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 contact SSR HR at [email protected].

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

📌 Principal Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria
📍 Melbourne