Senior Project 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/D03230JUNE2026

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 improve health services for people in custody.

Lead important contract and quality improvement work.

Work on projects that make a real difference across Victoria.

Join a supportive team and help shape better services.

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

What you will do

As senior project officer, you will help oversee health contracts across Victoria's custodial system.

You will support better health outcomes through strong contract management, governance and reporting.

You will:

lead contract assurance systems and processes

manage and monitor health contracts and drive quality improvement

establish governance and reporting requirements

provide strategic advice, reports, briefings and presentations on complex matters

support service improvement projects and work with others to develop practical solutions.

About you

You should have experience in contract management, project management or both. A tertiary or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is highly desirable.

You should also have:

strong contract management and project delivery skills

good data literacy and the ability to use information to support decisions

well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills

the ability to build positive relationships, support continuous improvement and contribute to an inclusive workplace.

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

If you have any further questions, feel free to email Emily Jackson at Emily.x.jackson@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 Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

23 June 2026