Senior Policy & Operations Lead – Youth Justice

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is seeking an experienced VPS Grade 6 leader to manage a multi-disciplinary team across youth justice custodial precincts and community offices. The role requires delivering high quality work within agreed timeframes and applying contemporary best practices in Youth Justice, policy and legal interpretation.

Based in Melbourne with regular travel to youth justice sites, the successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills,

Qualifications

• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team 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.

Skills

Leadership

Youth Justice

Policy analysis

Legislation

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in related field

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is seeking an experienced VPS Grade 6 leader to manage a multi-disciplinary team across youth justice custodial precincts and community offices. The role requires delivering high quality work within agreed timeframes and applying contemporary best practices in Youth Justice, policy and legal interpretation.

Based in Melbourne with regular travel to youth justice sites, the successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills,