Principal Advisor, Strategy, Planning & Partnerships (VPSG 6)

An exciting new role in Respect Victoria, this position provides strategic advice, strengthen engagement with stakeholders and identify opportunities to increase the organisation's influence and impact across the state. Working in the Strategy, Policy and Impact (SPI) Directorate, connecting regularly with the Communications and Community Change (CCC) Directorate and the People, Governance and Operations (PGO) Directorate, and supporting the organisation's Senior Leadership Team, you will be critical in ensuring that the strategic direction, partnerships and systems that underpin the delivery of Respect Victoria's critical role are clear, effective and impactful. You will build and nurture strong and trusted relationships with Managers in the SPI Directorate, the wider Leadership and Senior Leadership teams and lead the organisation's approach to engagement with external stakeholders. You will also take a key role in supporting the organisation to deliver on the five-year Strategic Plan by working with the Senior Leadership team to establish annual strategic priorities for Respect Victoria, develop and coordinate an updated approach to stakeholder engagement, and oversee the operational and project level planning, budgeting and reporting processes for the SPI Directorate.

You are a leader and collaborator with demonstrated passion and energy in designing and delivering activities that support effective primary prevention and demonstrate the value of Respect Victoria in the Victorian prevention system. The successful candidate will be an experienced senior manager, collaborative leader and strategic thinker who can facilitate the effective translation of strategic priorities into planning and reporting processes which support the management of Respect Victoria's budget and deliverables. You will have a strong commitment to partnering with a diverse group of stakeholder organisations to achieve policy and systems change.

Respect Victoria

Respect Victoria was established as a Statutory Authority under the Prevention of Family Violence Act 2018 on the 4th October 2018, We have a broad focus on the primary prevention of family violence and violence against women in Victoria, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to provide state-wide leadership to create social, institutional, organisational and community change. 

Respect Victoria recognises strength in diversity and values an inclusive workplace and are committed to providing flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex or queer people. If you are interested in this role, but unsure how your experiences might fit, please contact us for a discussion.

Essential qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualification in health promotion, public health, social or public policy or other relevant field.

Essential skills and expertise

• Senior management experience including working closely/supporting executive roles
• Leading or contributing to strategic and operational planning processes and delivering outcomes in line with organisational vision and objectives
• Working within or with government to achieve change
• Build and manage complex stakeholder relationships across government, not for profit and community sectors.

To apply: A cover letter which addresses the selection criteria and your experience against the key responsibilities (within three pages) in reference to the attached Position Description and your resume, through the website that the job is advertised.