Senior Project and Policy Officer

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $116,413 - $140,849

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Projects

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/TBCPROJECTJUN26

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

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.

Applications close Monday 6 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

22 June 2026