Senior Project Officer Intake Data and Allocations ReConnect

Jesuit Social Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks leave

Competitive salary + benefits

Induction and orientation program

Ongoing training and development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jesuit Social Services in Victoria is seeking a Senior Project Officer for Intake Data and Allocations (0.6 EFT) to support the ReConnect and AVAMP programs. You will handle intake, allocation and reporting tasks under funding agreements and coordinate referrals to specialist services.

This contract role offers a welcoming, values-driven workplace with induction, ongoing training and salary packaging benefits, plus five weeks leave.

Qualifications

• Experience with administrative data systems and reporting processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to the organisation's values and ethos.

Responsibilities

• Complete administrative tasks relating to intake, allocation and reporting requirements under funding agreements.
• Facilitate access and referrals to specialist services for participants.
• Support Outreach Case Managers as a secondary worker when required; assist with administrative tasks.
• Liaise with key stakeholders including Corrections Victoria and prison staff.
• Process and manage brokerage and invoice payments.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Administrative systems

Data reporting

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Reflect organisation values

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Senior Project Officer Intake Data and Allocations ReConnect

Posted: 20/10/2026

Closing Date: 16/11/2026

Job Type: Contract

Job Category: Community Services and Development

About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• An organisation that lives its values, through its day-to-day work
• A welcoming and supportive relational environment
• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing training and development related to your role
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• 5 weeks leave

Job Description

About the role

The Senior Project Officer (Intake, Data and Allocations) is a 0.6 position, providing support to the ReConnect and AVAMP programs in key areas, including:

• To complete administrative tasks relating to intake, allocation and reporting requirements in accordance with funding agreements and quarterly reporting.
• Facilitate access and referrals to specialist services for participants.
• Provide support to Outreach Case Managers as a secondary worker when required and assist with administrative tasks.
• To liaise and communicate with key stakeholders including Corrections Victoria and prison staff
• Process and manage the brokerage and invoice payments
• Other duties as required

About the program

Justice Programs provide holistic support service for people involved in the justice system or who are exiting adult prisons and/or Youth Justice centres, who are assessed as high risk/need, with limited social and family networks, limited accommodation and post release options and experiencing multiple and complex health problems. Staff deliver quality programs in a manner that reflects the social justice principles of participation, equity, access and respect. Services include: intensive outreach support, case management, supported accommodation, drug and alcohol counselling, recreation programs, employment/training programs, 24/7 after hours emergency assistance and duty work and referral service. Our adult and youth justice work contributes to regional and state-wide advisory forums and networks and assists in a more comprehensive approach to justice through partnerships with Government agencies and other service providers, as well as to legislation, policy development and advocacy.

Corrections Victoria Reintegration Program (CVRP) – ReConnect

The Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) through Corrections Victoria has a model for the delivery of transitional services to individuals exiting prison. The aim of the Corrections Victoria Reintegration Program (CVRP) is to provide an effective reintegration program for eligible prisoners exiting custody that will address their individual and complex transitional needs through a responsive, tailored and flexible support approach to facilitate community reintegration and reduce re-offending. The key objectives of the program are to:

Implement an individualised transitional plan for exiting prisoners which addresses key needs to reduce re-offending and ensures continuity of care

Provide assertive outreach and practical assistance to participants to successfully reintegrate into the community

Assist offenders to address issues relating to the underlying causes of their offending and achieve positive outcomes in key intervention areas.

African Visitation and Mentoring Program (AVAMP)

The African Visitation and Mentoring Program (AVAMP) is delivered by Jesuit Social Services in partnership with the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS). It is an initiative that delivers mentoring support to people from African backgrounds who have been imprisoned in Victoria – both before and after their release.

AVAMP aims to match participants with mentors to assist their successful transition and integration into the community. To enable positive outcomes, mentors are provided with culturally sensitive and appropriate training and ongoing support. The program provides pre and post release support, short-term outreach-based case management and brief intervention support to men and women who are sentenced or on remand and being released into the community. AVAMP supports families to remain connected to their family members who are incarcerated and facilitates cultural awareness and family engagement sessions to provide information and education about the justice system.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification/s and/or relevant experience in field.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in administrative and data systems and processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to relate effectively to a diverse range of people; including people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Ability to conduct oneself and undertake role responsibilities in a way which reflects and upholds the organisation’s identity and ethos, with the capacity to engage in reflective processes aimed at strengthening and deepening the organisation’s identity and ethos.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.