Senior Project and Policy Officer

Help shape the future of justice infrastructure across Victoria.

Work on major planning and policy projects from start to finish.

Use your ideas to influence decisions that support communities.

Join a skilled team and help deliver meaningful public outcomes.

Ongoing, full-time role earning 116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As senior project and policy officer, you will help plan future infrastructure and assets across the justice portfolio.

You will support projects, policy work and planning that improve services across Victoria.

You will:

develop long-term infrastructure and asset planning initiatives

provide authoritative advice on infrastructure policies and planning strategies

support effective project governance and project management processes

prepare high-quality reports, briefings, presentations and correspondence

work with teams across government to deliver planning and infrastructure priorities.

About you

A relevant qualification in policy, economics, business or a related field is desirable. Equivalent experience will also be considered.

You should also have:

strong analytical and research skills

proven experience supporting business cases and planning work

sound project management and process improvement skills

excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.

If you have any further questions, feel free to email Jennifer Stephenson at Jennifer.stephenson@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

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.

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.