Manager, Operational Policy and Procedures

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 143.000 - 167.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Job stability

Competitive salary

Leave entitlements

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a strategic policy leader to head a multi-disciplinary team. You will develop and deliver operational policy and procedures for Youth Justice Operations, ensuring alignment with contemporary best practices and legal requirements.

You will provide expert guidance on policy issues, oversee charter assessments, and build cross-team partnerships to deliver shared goals across custodial and community settings.

Formación

• Leads a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality work within timeframes.
• Significant knowledge of Youth Justice environment and best practice.
• Strong ability to analyse complex operational, policy and legal issues.
• Experience interpreting legislation or applying legal/administrative rules.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team of policy and project staff to develop, review and maintain operational policy, procedures and practice guidelines, ensuring guidance reflects contemporary best practice.
• Ensure operational policy, procedures and practice guidelines comply with Youth Justice Act 2024, the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 and other legislation.
• Lead Charter assessments of operational policies, procedures and practice guidelines and provide authoritative advice on legal, policy and operational issues.
• Build collaborative partnerships across Operational Policy and Workforce and the broader Youth Justice group to align priorities and support coordinated delivery of common goals.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Youth Justice knowledge

Analytical thinking

Legislation interpretation

Written & verbal communication

Educación

Tertiary qualification in law/public policy/criminology

Descripción del empleo

About This Role

• Great opportunity to join Youth Justice on an ongoing basis in Melbourne.
• Lead a team of policy and project staff to develop and deliver operational policy and procedures across Youth Justice Community and Custodial Operations.
• Contribute to supporting the safety, stability and effectiveness of the Youth Justice system.

The Opportunity

• Ongoing, full time position based in Melbourne with regular travel to the Youth Justice custodial precincts and community offices
• VPS Grade 6 role: $142,790 - $166,938 per year plus superannuation.
• Provide strategic leadership and support across Youth Justice Operations.
• Lead a team of policy and project staff to develop, review and maintain operational policy, procedures and practice guidelines, ensuring guidance to Youth Justice staff reflects contemporary best practice.
• Ensure operational policy, procedures and practice guidelines comply with the Youth Justice Act 2024, the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 and other legislation.
• Lead Charter assessments of operational policies, procedures and practice guidelines and provides authoritative advice on legal, policy and operational issues in those documents.
• Build collaborative partnerships across Operational Policy and Workforce and the broader Youth Justice group to align priorities, share knowledge and support coordinated delivery of common goals.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team of staff to deliver high quality work within required timeframes.
• Significant knowledge and/or experience relating to the Youth Justice environment and contemporary best practice.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills with ability to analyse complex operational, policy and legal issues.
• Experience interpreting legislation or applying legal or administrative rules to practical situations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

A relevant tertiary qualification in law, public policy, criminology, social sciences or a related discipline is also desirable.

You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, which you will need to maintain for the period of employment.

Applications close 11.59pm, Wednesday 4th November 2026.

What's in it for you?

You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.

There are many advantages in working for the department, including:

• Job stability– position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
• A fair salary–enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
• Transparent performance framework–approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
• Generous leave entitlements–provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program support– you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact [e-mail] if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made.

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.

We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.

Important Information

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.