Senior Operational Policy Officer

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated staff member to support Youth Justice policy development, review and implementation. This VPS5 full-time role focuses on maintaining contemporary guidelines, ensuring compliance with the Youth Justice Act 2024 and related human rights legislation, and travelling to custodial precincts and community offices as required.

The position offers a stable career with opportunities to contribute to safer communities across

Responsibilities

• Support the development, review and maintenance of operational policies and procedures to ensure they provide contemporary, evidence-based and practical guidance to Youth Justice staff across community and custodial operations.
• Support the ongoing implementation of key Youth Justice legislation, policy and reforms.
• Help ensure that operational policies and procedures comply with the Youth Justice Act 2024, the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006.

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Great opportunity to join Youth Justice on an ongoing basis in Melbourne.
• Support the development, review and maintenance of operational policies and procedures ensuring they provide contemporary, evidence-based and practical guidance.
• Support a safe, effective and contemporary Youth Justice practice.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the statutory supervision of children and young people in the criminal justice system. Youth Justice provides strategic advice and delivers targeted interventions to address underlying causes of offending behaviour in children and young people, supporting rehabilitation to reduce reoffending and enhance community safety.

The Opportunity

• Ongoing, full time position based in Melbourne with regular travel to the Youth Justice custodial precincts and community offices
• VPS5 role: $116,413 - $140,849 per year plus superannuation.
• Support the development, review and maintenance of operational policies and procedures to ensure they provide contemporary, evidence-based and practical guidance to Youth Justice staff across community and custodial operations.
• Support the ongoing implementation of key Youth Justice legislation, policy and reforms.
• Help ensure that operational policies and procedures comply with the Youth Justice Act 2024, the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006,