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Principal Consultant


Company : Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victor


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-06-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Principal Consultant role at Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Principal Consultant role at Department of Justice and Community Safety, VictoriaLead an experienced team in a sensitive and complex environmentFantastic opportunity: Full-time / Fixed-term role until 31 December 2026About This RoleLead an experienced team in a sensitive and complex environmentFantastic opportunity: Full-time / Fixed-term role until 31 December 2026VPS Grade 6: $138,631 - $185,518 plus superannuationAbout The Business UnitRedress Design and Delivery (RDD) is responsible for administering two redress schemes that acknowledge past harm, provide a range of support options for individuals who have experienced harm, and operate independently from the organisation responsible for causing the harm. It provides high-quality strategic policy advice, and is responsible for administration and delivery of frontline services.The RDD business unit administers the schemes via scheme based teams.'' Each team consists of a Senior Manager, Team Leader, Principal Consultant, Senior Consultants, Senior Assessors and support staff. The Strategy and Operations team provide policy, compliance, monitoring and business support across all two schemes.About The RoleThe role suits an experienced and dynamic senior officer who is strategic and a creative thinker and enjoys leading an experienced team in a sensitive and complex environment. The role also requires dealing with material that can be challenging and distressing and will best suit a candidate who is resilient and empathetic.Some Of Your Duties Will IncludeConducting objective, and accurate assessments of applications to the schemes in accordance with the schemes'' instrument of delegations, key parameters and Assessment Guidelines.Providing advice, strategic direction and mentoring to staff undertaking case management work to ensure consistent and integrated practices to account for individual experience.Overseeing and facilitating effective participant access to counselling, wellbeing, and other appropriate therapeutic services through embedded practices to build safety and trust for the participant.About YouTo be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate:The ability to understand and apply complex regulatory, compliance and authorisation frameworks relevant to the organisation''s operations.Significant leadership and staff management experience, preferably in a service delivery context.Strong conceptual skills with the ability to analyse complex policy and legal issues, interpret legislation and provide accurate and strategic advice across a range of areas relevant to the schemes.How To ApplyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don''t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.Important InformationCHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people''s rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. 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