Senior Policy Adviser

Description:

THE ROLE
As the Senior Policy Adviser, you will be part of a team that is responsible for legislative requirements and issues relating to the registration of organisations registered and regulated under the Social Services Regulation Act 2021.
You will be responsible for developing and delivering guidance, support and education, to build capacity and regulatory understanding in the regulated sectors. You will also have responsibility for providing policy advice and guidance internally, and for the implementation of initiatives to improve the monitoring of funded and regulated organisations to ensure they meet the required standards.
Building stakeholder relationships is a key activity with the aim of strengthening regulation and improving outcomes for Victorians accessing in scope services.
We are looking for someone who is:
* looking to work as part of an energetic team with a primary focus being able to identify, report and provide guidance on emerging trends, issues and risks for regulated services
* interested in working in an effective, risk-based, intelligence led regulatory environment
* able to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders and operate with integrity and professionalism
* an excellent communicator with strong verbal and written skills to convey complex concepts
* reliable, organised, flexible and detail focused.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
* Plan, implement and manage a range of initiatives that improve the regulation of in-scope entities to ensure they meet required standards to successfully deliver services which respond to the needs of vulnerable Victorians.
* Develop and implement a broad range of sector learning and development initiatives, including guidance, communication and training, which promote compliance and improvements within the regulated sectors.
* Produce, review and communicate a range of high quality resources for use by the regulated sectors.
* Monitor and report on high priority issues, risks and trends relating to the registration of regulated entities, preparing and presenting comprehensive reports, briefings, cabinet and agency submissions on complex project and operational issues.
* Provide expertise, advice, reasoned recommendations on complex registration related matters.
* Collect, collate and analyse data to support regulation of providers, as well as service quality and accountability monitoring, and contribute to improvement initiatives.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships and facilitate the flow of information across the department and with key external stakeholders.
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HOW TO APPLY
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) 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.