Senior Policy & Projects Officer: Corrections Reform

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

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Policy and Project Officer to advance separations reform within Victoria's adult custodial system. You will support governance, data insights, and cross‑agency collaboration to improve safety and outcomes for staff and people in custody.

The role sits in the Workforce Capability and Cultural Reform team, supporting the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner with initiatives under the Prison Workforce Strategy, based at 50

Qualifications

• Knowledge of key issues and trends affecting correctional services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex issues.
• Proven project delivery skills and strategic thinking.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and implementation of 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-based staff and other stakeholders to address issues and trends.

Skills

Knowledge of corrections

Analytical skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Policy and Project Officer to advance separations reform within Victoria's adult custodial system. You will support governance, data insights, and cross‑agency collaboration to improve safety and outcomes for staff and people in custody.

The role sits in the Workforce Capability and Cultural Reform team, supporting the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner with initiatives under the Prison Workforce Strategy, based at 50