This is an exciting new role in Respect Victoria which is designed to provide strategic advice, strengthen engagement with stakeholders and identify opportunities to increase the organisation’s influence and impact across the state.

Working as part of 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 at Respect Victoria 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.

In this strategic role, we're looking for a leader and collaborator with demonstrated passion and energy in designing and delivering activities that will 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 is able to facilitate the effective translation of strategic priorities into planning and reporting processes which support the management of Respect Victoria’s budget and deliverables. We’re also seeking someone with 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

• Demonstrated senior management experience, including experience working closely/supporting executive roles
• Experience in leading or contributing to strategic and operational planning processes and delivering outcomes in line with organisational vision and objectives
• Strong project management skills, including budget and deliverables management
• Experience working within or with government to achieve change
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage complex stakeholder relationships across government, not for profit and community sectors, including the ability to effectively navigate stakeholder conflicts and differences
• Highly developed problem-solving, conceptual, and analytical skills, along with close attention to detail.

Location of work?

Melbourne CBD. Currently flexible working arrangements are in place (working in office at least 2 days per week).

What’s on offer?

• Conduct meaningful work to assist Respect Victoria drive long term systemic change in the prevention of family violence and all forms of violence against women
• A competitive salary plus 11% super
• Health and well-being initiatives
• Flexible work arrangements
• An emphasis on work/life balance

To apply

All applications should include a cover letter which addresses the selection criteria and your experience against the key responsibilities (within three pages) and your resume. Refer to the attached Position Description.

Please note that whilst this position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia, the successful applicant does not have to reside in Victoria (however they must be able to travel to Melbourne on a regular basis).

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Kellie Horton, Director – Strategy, Policy and Impact, at [email protected], using the subject line: Principal Advisor, Strategy, Planning & Partnerships enquiry via EthicalJobs.