Strategic Programs Lead – Justice innovation

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks a Manager, Program Strategy and Design in Parramatta. This role oversees cross-branch strategies to identify opportunities, develop new programs, and turn ideas into practical reform, collaborating with government, the legal sector and NGOs to improve outcomes for people in contact with the justice system.

You will lead strategy across Justice Programs, advance policy advice to senior executives, and manage a small team in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• A sound understanding of the NSW criminal justice system and experience in justice policy, strategy or program management.
• A strategic systems-thinker with ability to draw on evidence, stakeholder perspectives and practical experience to design and deliver strategy and reform.
• A strong written and verbal communicator.
• Someone who is highly organised with strong project management skills and the ability to drive complex work forward.
• A people-centred leader, who can build, support and motivate a high-performing 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 thinker

Written & verbal communication

Project management

Leadership

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks a Manager, Program Strategy and Design in Parramatta. This role oversees cross-branch strategies to identify opportunities, develop new programs, and turn ideas into practical reform, collaborating with government, the legal sector and NGOs to improve outcomes for people in contact with the justice system.

You will lead strategy across Justice Programs, advance policy advice to senior executives, and manage a small team in a dynamic,