Job Title

Your new role Working across the DHHS Southern Melbourne area, the Principal Strategic Advisor (PSA) works closely with a crosssector partnership to develop, enhance and implement integrated responses to family violence at a local level. The PSA plays an important role in facilitating the development of relationships and partnerships between regional family violence services and other key stakeholders across the child and family, health, criminal justice and legal systems. With a collaborative approach, the PSA will support the implementation of family violence reforms, which aim to enhance service outcomes for both victim survivors and perpetrators of family violence. The PSA will drive system level changes that ultimately prevent and respond to family violence. Benefits of working at Uniting In addition to an hourly rate of $67.96 + super, you can access the following. Access salary packaging to increase takehome pay. Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff! Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary). Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Access training and development opportunities to help you grow. Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops. Your skills and experience To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having: A tertiary degree in social work, psychology or a related discipline Extensive experience within the health and community services sector Demonstrated experience in senior level strategic advisory roles Sound understanding of family violence within a gendered framework An understanding of the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Family Violence and Family Violence Reforms Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal How to apply Click APPLY to submit your interest. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We''ll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early. For any questions, reach out to Bel Berry Senior Manager on 0419 576 *** for a chat. About Uniting At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania. We are proud to work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply. We are committed to creating a culturally safe, welcoming and supportive workplace. Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a child safe organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr