Overview

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

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Community services

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/0375946

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 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)

THE ROLE The Senior Practice Adviser is part of the Practice Advice and Support, Children and Families team, that leads the departmental responses to Child Death Inquiries,



the Coroners Court of Victoria (for child protection related matters), Department of Justice and Community Safety/Corrections Victoria (for child protection matters) and work related to the Therapeutic Treatment Board (secretariat duties).

The role requires high level written and communication skills, expert knowledge regarding Victoria's approach to child protection, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to provide high level expert responses in a timely manner. Experience in the operational delivery of statutory child protection services is essential for this role, as well as strong understanding of the current operational landscape for child protection and out of home care services.

The Senior Practice Adviser will contribute to a variety of work priorities within the team across all portfolios, in support of the Victorian child protection program. This will include preparation of quality written departmental responses to external stakeholders, project work, stakeholder engagement, consultation and provision of subject matter expertise.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Provide expert and authoritative advice,



reasoned recommendations and innovative program options and solutions to complex and sensitive issues.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, senior staff and interagency partners, including leading or participating in multidisciplinary conferences, committees and working groups to progress government and departmental objectives.
- Demonstrate high level written and communication skills; identify key messages and information required for decision-making; use various communication media to convey information, ideas and insights in ways that maximises understanding of key messages.

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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 Thursday 1 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

17 September 2026

📌 Senior Practice Adviser (00375946) (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne