Senior Advisor, Culture, Leadership & Gender Equality

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, LGBTQI+ 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)Job DetailsDepartment: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Work Type: Ongoing - full time Job Function: Human Resources (HR) Classification: VPSG5 Work Location: Melbourne - CBD Reference: VG/DFFH/CDS/614940J Closing Date: 11-Jul-2024 Salary Range: $106,534 - $128,897 Job Duration: N/A Attachments: (Word, 133KB)
Job SpecificationContact: Natasha Pellicano
0456 422 269 – Natasha.Pellicano@dffh.vic.gov.auPosition DetailsTHE ROLEThe Senior Adviser works as part of a small team accountable for developing and implementing programs and practices designed to improve workplace culture, Gender Equality and leadership capability at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.The role may work across a range of projects including leadership development, staff surveys (People Matter), positive workplace culture, embedding the VPS values, strengthening Gender Equality, improving retention of critical workforces, and prevention of bullying and inappropriate behaviour.Key components of the role include: working in partnership with stakeholders across the department to build workplace culture and improve employee engagement, satisfaction and performance; administering, analysing and briefing senior leaders and others on the People Matter Survey and other culture indicators; and supporting and delivering a range of activities and initiatives that build a safe, respectful culture across all departmental locations and workforce groups.Are you:

• Innovative and able to inspire and lead culture change across the department?
• An excellent communicator and facilitator?
• Customer focused with high-level consultancy and business partnership skills?

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide expert and authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative program options and solutions to complex and sensitive issues relating to culture, leadership and Gender Equality.
• Manage and monitor specific improvement objectives in annual plans relating to priorities in the People Strategy and associated strategies and plans.
• Pro-actively build and maintain positive relationships across all levels of the organisation to build and maintain positive and productive workplace cultures.

Please open the position description to read more.COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current , given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.HOW TO APPLYAll VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the (JSE)
https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page
portal.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.Job details Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Job Reference: VG/DFFH/CDS/614940J
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Work Type: Ongoing - full time
Job Function: Human Resources (HR)
Classification: VPSG5
Salary Range: $106,534 - $128,897
Job Duration: N/A
Date posted: 27-Jun-2024
Application Close Date: 11-Jul-2024
Attachments: (Word, 133KB)
Job SpecificationContact:Natasha Pellicano0456 422 269 – Natasha.Pellicano@dffh.vic.gov.au