Senior Projects Officer, Strategy and Policy

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Lara; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Lara is seeking a Senior Projects Officer, Strategy and Policy to support the Digital Operations Unit in developing and maintaining in-cell technology policies. The role liaises with CV executives and ministers, and involves preparing high-level reports from diverse information sources.

The position is primarily based at Barwon Prisons Precinct Lara, with duties also at 121 Exhibition Street Melbourne and onsite at prison locations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Corrections Victoria's operations, policies and procedures is highly regarded.
• Extensive experience in preparing high-quality written material with analysis.
• Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in public policy or criminal justice

Job description

Senior Projects Officer, Strategy and Policy

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Lara VIC

• Review, amend, and develop prison operational policies relating to in-cell technology.
• Ongoing, full time opportunity.

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 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.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

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.

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.