Senior Projects Officer, Strategy and Policy

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role at multiple locations

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety seeks a Senior Projects Officer in Melbourne with responsibility for developing and maintaining in-cell technology operational policies. The role is primarily based at Barwon Prisons Precinct Lara and requires occasional work from 121 Exhibition Street Melbourne, with on-site duties at prison locations.

Flexible work arrangements are available. You will prepare high-level briefings and policy reports for CV executives and ministers, coordinating

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing high-quality written material and analysis.
• Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Corrections Victoria operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage policy review and development for in-cell technology.
• Prepare high-level briefs and reports for CV executives and ministers.
• Coordinate state-wide activities for legislative or operational changes.

Skills

Policy development

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in public policy/criminal justice

Job description

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

Want to be part of it?

• Review, amend, and develop prison operational policies relating to in-cell technology.
• Ongoing, full time opportunity.
• VPS 5 - $116,413 - $140,849 plus superannuation.

About the Business Unit Corrections Victoria (CV)

is responsible for the direction, management and operation of Victoria's prison system and Post Sentence Scheme. As a service agency within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, CV develops and implements operational policies, programs and services that ensure the safe and secure containment of prisoners, and that seek to rehabilitate them by addressing the underlying causes of offending behaviour. The Digital Operations Unit (DOU) provides a strategic focus and drives innovation, enhances governance and ensures continuous improvement as it relates to in cell technology at Corrections Victoria. DOU leads identification and prioritisation according to system needs and assists Technology Solutions and Digital Security (TSDS) in the development and implementation of new technologies that enhance operational efficiency, security and opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration for people in custody. The DOU works with location staff and prison intelligence units to proactively identify and address potential risks through robust oversight and regular audits to ensure compliance and operational integrity. The DOU establishes clear standards, policies, and performance benchmarks, regularly reviewing these to ensure accountability, and consistent evaluation of effectiveness and system impacts.

About the Role

The Senior Projects Officer, Strategy and Policy reports to the Manager, Digital Operations and is responsible for the development and maintenance of in-cell technology operational policies and preparing high level detailed reports and briefs for CV executives and ministers on a range of significant and sensitive issues.

While the position is predominately based at Barwon Prisons Precinct Lara, the role will be required to also work from 121 Exhibition Street Melbourne.

This position will also be required to work onsite at prison locations.

Flexible work arrangements are available in accordance with DJCS policy.

Some of your duties will include:

• Manage operational policy review, amendment, and development relating to in-cell technology.
• Manage ad hoc tasks and projects relating to the development and amendments of operational policy, such as convening state-wide activity to consider the implementation of legislative or operational changes.
• Prepare high level detailed briefings and/or reports on policy issues that may involve integrating complex information from a variety of sources with limited direction.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Knowledge and understanding of Corrections Victoria's operations, policies and procedures is highly regarded, or similar regulated work environment.
• Extensive experience in the preparation of high-quality written material along with highly developed information analysis and conceptual thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to engage internal and external stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications/requirements

A tertiary qualification and/or a relevant experience in public policy or criminal justice policy is desirable.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

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.