Strategic Program Design Manager - Justice Reform

Department: Justice Programs; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assist

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice NSW is seeking a Manager, Program Strategy and Design to oversee the Justice Programs branch. You will identify gaps, develop reform ideas, and translate opportunities into practical initiatives that improve outcomes for people in contact with the justice system.

You will lead cross-sector collaboration with government, legal services, NGOs, and researchers, provide strategic advice to executives, and guide a small team to deliver high-quality work in a

Qualifications

• Understanding of NSW criminal justice system and policy/strategy experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and high-impact projects to strengthen and grow therapeutic and diversionary responses for people in the early stages of the criminal justice system, including court-based programs.
• Build strong partnerships across government and with legal service providers, NGOs, researchers and people with lived experience to shape criminal justice policy and programs.
• Provide expert strategic and policy advice to senior executives and government, including through Ministerial briefings, Cabinet submissions and correspondence.
• Drive a coordinated, forward-looking approach to strategy, policy and program development across Justice Programs, while contributing to broader Departmental and Ministerial priorities and reform.
• Lead a small, high-performing team, creating an environment where people can think creatively, tackle complex problems and deliver high-quality work.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Policy experience

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Department of Communities and Justice NSW is seeking a Manager, Program Strategy and Design to oversee the Justice Programs branch. You will identify gaps, develop reform ideas, and translate opportunities into practical initiatives that improve outcomes for people in contact with the justice system.

You will lead cross-sector collaboration with government, legal services, NGOs, and researchers, provide strategic advice to executives, and guide a small team to deliver high-quality work in a