Job type: Part time / Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2025
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/742610A
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, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth.
The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
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.
THE ROLE
As a Senior Practice Adviser, you will contribute to the establishment and operational activities for the oversight by the Victorian Senior Practitioner for restrictive practices used by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) / WorkSafe Victoria (WSV) providers registered under the Disability Act 2006.
This includes the authorisation and approval of restrictive practices and systemic and individual clinical reviews of restrictive practices as defined in the Disability Act with a focus on reduction and elimination.
Working closely with the Principal Practice Leader, this role has a key role to influence practice development by providing education and advice and collaborating with service providers, relevant professionals, and key stakeholders to safeguard the rights of people with a disability funded by TAC/WSV that are subject to restrictive practices due to behaviours of concern.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
Build and maintain effective working relationships with TAC/WorkSafe providers, relevant professionals and key stakeholders, to facilitate the introduction of this initiative.
Establish and manage the restrictive practice authorisation and approval process for TAC and WSV funded disability service providers.
Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements.
COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice , given their individual circumstances.
As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
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 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.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
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