Assistant Director, Crime Prevention & Policing (Hybrid)

Council Jobs; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 128,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Council Jobs in Canberra is seeking an Assistant Director-style candidate for the Justice and Community Safety directorate. You will help develop and implement strategic policy initiatives that enhance community safety and support vulnerable people within the justice system.

The role focuses on policy research, analysis, and the preparation of briefs and submissions, with cross-agency collaboration and potential involvement in emergency response planning.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in criminology, law, social science or a related field.
• Ability to be recalled to duty, including after hours and weekends.
• Eligibility to work in the ACT Public Service (citizenship/residency/visa as required).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic policy initiatives and funding arrangements to improve community safety.
• Conduct policy research and analysis and prepare high-quality briefs and submissions.
• Support governance arrangements across government and advise on policing policy.
• Collaborate with government agencies and community partners to deliver outcomes.
• Assist whole-of-government disaster and crisis management during significant emergencies.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Strategic thinking

Written and verbal communication

Education

Criminology or Law or Social Science degree

Job description

Council Jobs in Canberra is seeking an Assistant Director-style candidate for the Justice and Community Safety directorate. You will help develop and implement strategic policy initiatives that enhance community safety and support vulnerable people within the justice system.

The role focuses on policy research, analysis, and the preparation of briefs and submissions, with cross-agency collaboration and potential involvement in emergency response planning.