Senior Projects Officer, Strategy and Policy

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

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety seeks a Senior Projects Officer, Strategy and Policy to drive in-cell technology policy for Corrections Victoria. Based at Barwon Prisons Lara and also Melbourne's Exhibition Street, you will develop, review and amend operational policies and prepare briefings for executives and ministers.

You will engage internal and external stakeholders, apply strong policy analysis, and coordinate statewide initiatives to enhance safety and rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in high-quality written material and analysis.
• Experience engaging internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Knowledge of Corrections Victoria operations is desirable.
• Public policy or criminal justice background is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational policy review, amendment, and development relating to in-cell technology.
• Prepare high-level briefs and reports for CV executives and ministers.
• Coordinate ad hoc policy projects, including statewide implementations.
• Work from Barwon Prisons Precinct Lara and Melbourne office, onsite at locations.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Public policy

Education

Tertiary qualification in public policy or criminal justice

Job description

Review, amend, and develop prison operational policies relating to in-cell technology.Ongoing, full time opportunity.VPS 5 - $116,413 - $140,849 plus superannuation.The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Projects Officer, Strategy and Policy to provide a critical role within the Digital Operations Unit.About the Business UnitCorrections 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 RoleThe 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.To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.About youTo 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/requirementsA tertiary qualification and/or a relevant experience in public policy or criminal justice policy is desirable.How to ApplyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.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.