Principal Policy And Project Officer

• Utilise your Policy and Project expertise to provide support and advice to Corrections and Justice Services.
• Ongoing, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS6: $130,673 - $174,869 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Principal Policy and Project Officer to provide a critical role within Corrections and Justice Services.

About PSSO

Corrections and Justice Services (CJS) is responsible for the direction, management and operation of Victoria's adult corrections system, including both community and custodial corrections.

PSSO is a business unit within CJS, is responsible for policy reform, program design and development, and strengthening engagement with service sector partners. PSSO works closely with other CJS business units to deliver a modern corrections system that is focused on human rights, rehabilitation and community safety. PSSO lives the VPS values in its work, with an emphasis on improving outcomes for people in contact with the system, and fostering a workplace culture that is kind, respectful and effective.

About the Strategic Policy and Investment Team

Strategic Policy and Investment is a high profile, influential team with an exciting work program over the coming year. Key priorities include leading the budget strategy for CJS, ensuring that the system has the resources to deliver the best outcomes for people in contact with the system, and providing strategic advice to the Minister and CJS executive on priority projects such as the prison network configuration.

About the role

The Strategic Policy and Investment Team in Policy Strategy and System Outcomes (PSSO) is seeking an ongoing VPS6 Principal Policy and Project Officer.

Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Policy and Investment, the Principal Policy and Project Officer will be part of a small but mighty team delivering key projects across the adult custodial system.

The Principal Policy and Projects Officer plays a critical role in leading the design, development and implementation of the teams' key projects. The Principal Policy and Projects Officer will also support the team by thinking strategically, managing stakeholders and providing comprehensive and authoritative advice on a wide range of topics.

This position would suit someone who:

• has experience providing high quality, strategic, influential and evidence-based advice to inform decision-making
• has advanced conceptual, Policy and analytical skills with ability to analyse complex operational, Policy and legal issues
• has exceptional stakeholder skills including experience influencing and negotiating on complex issues
• has experience with Victorian Government administrative, budget or Cabinet processes (or the ability to understand these quickly)
• has knowledge of current policy directions within the corrections and criminal justice system (or the ability to understand these issues quickly)
• is looking to expand their skill and knowledge set in an exciting and dynamic policy area

Please see the position description attached for more information about this role. 

Qualification:

• A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.

How to apply

Please 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 national police checks 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.

Applications should be submitted by Sunday 24 March 2024 and should include:

• a cover letter (max 3 pages) addressing your interest in the role and the key selection criteria; and
• a copy of your current resume.

FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:

For all VPS employees, due to the new JSE policy, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position.

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

• For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
• For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.

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.