Senior Policy & Projects Officer - Corrections Reform

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Policy and Project Officer to deliver initiatives that improve separations across the adult custodial system, with a focus on governance, data and stakeholder engagement.

The role supports the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner and contributes to the Prison Workforce Strategy, with travel to various prison locations as required.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification, and/or training related to the delivery of correctional services, would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing and implementing initiatives to uplift separations across the adult custodial system.
• Prepare reports, briefs, options papers and staff communications to support project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with prison staff and stakeholders to identify risks, opportunities and trends.

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in correctional services

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Policy and Project Officer to deliver initiatives that improve separations across the adult custodial system, with a focus on governance, data and stakeholder engagement.

The role supports the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner and contributes to the Prison Workforce Strategy, with travel to various prison locations as required.