Project Officer

Dynamic role based in the Office of the Commissioner, supporting with information requests across the Youth Justice system.
Use your strategic thinking and policy skills to support high-level, confidential communications across Youth Justice.

Youth Justice is responsible for the statutory supervision of children and young people in contact with the justice system in Victoria.
Children and young people who are involved in Youth Justice are either supervised in the community, or within Youth Justice custodial facilities.
Youth Justice works with these children and young people to address the underlying causes of their offending behaviour and help them to achieve positive change in their lives.
The opportunity

Full time position fixed term until 30 June 2027, based in Melbourne.
VPS 4 role: $97,955 - $111,142 per year plus super.
Support the actioning of requests for Youth Justice information, including under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, subpoenas, information sharing schemes and DJCS' Justice and Assurance Review Office.
Support with the management of file requests which include, requesting, reviewing, registering, tracking, and reporting on progress of files.
Monitor the Youth Justice Directorate inbox and the Community Incidents inbox, and support the Senior Project Officer with responding, triaging and prioritising work.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in public sector administration and knowledge of government processes.
Experience working with sensitive and confidential information in a complex operational environment and/or knowledge of Youth Justice operations and current policy direction is also desirable.
This role operates within a dynamic environment that requires flexibility, adaptability, the capacity to exercise sound judgement and the ability to take effective, timely action.
A tertiary qualification in public administration or a similar discipline is desirable.
A current Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant.
Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.
To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.
What's in it for you?
You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally.
All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.
There are many advantages in working for the department, including:

Job stability - position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).

A fair salary- enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.

Transparent performance framework- approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.

Generous leave entitlements- provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.

Employee Assistance Program support - you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues.
It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.

If you have any queries, please contact Hayden Butcher on 0448 037 134 or hayden.butcher@justice.vic.gov.au.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process.
Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (Co A) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made
We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work.
One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce - we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background.
We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.
We're proud of our individual differences.
We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other.
We hope you will share your story too.
If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW.
Applications close 11.59pm, Tuesday 23 September 2025.
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.

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