Senior Policy And Project Officer

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Buscojobs Full time

Lead the development of new sentence management policies and practicesOngoing, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public ServiceVPS Grade 5 : $113,022 - $136,747plus superannuation. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Senior Policy and Projects Officer to provide a critical role within the Sentence Management Unit About the Business Unit Sitting within the Corrections and Justice Services Group, Corrections Victoria (CV) operates Victoria's adult corrections system. CV is responsible for achieving the appropriate balance between a safe, secure and humane system while providing programs and services that seek to rehabilitate people through addressing the underlying causes of offending behaviour. The Sentence Management Division (SMD) sits within Corrections Victoria and consists of the following units :Sentence Management OperationsSentence Calculation and Warrant AdministrationVideo Conferencing Coordination UnitMajor Offenders UnitCounter Terrorism CoordinationOffice of the Assistant CommissionerMaribyrnong Community ResidentialMARAM Framework Implementation About the Role The Senior Policy and Project Officer is responsible for writing the Sentence Management Manual, as well as the regular review and updating of the manual to strive for continuous improvement. The manual outlines the legislative and policy frameworks that relate to the sentence management function. It provides direction to staff to ensure they perform their duties consistently and in line with legal and human rights requirements, as well as with Corrections Victoria requirements. The Senior Policy and Project Officer will also support a range of corporate governance functions, such as leading the implementation of outcomes from investigations and reviews, with a particular focus on strategic reforms across the Division Some of your duties will include :Ensure the Sentence Management Manual adheres to legislative and policy requirements, including researching, writing and reviewing the manual's chapters with a view for continuous improvement of sentence management functions.Undertake strategic projects and reviews to support implementation of recommendations from high level government inquiries, reviews, and investigations.Lead corporate governance functions on behalf of the division, including our responsibilities to parliamentary functions, such as preparing and maintaining Possible Parliamentary Questions and Public Accounts and Estimates Committee papers.Provide authoritative advice to interdepartmental and executive committees, including regular project status updates and relevant information relating to project outputs and timelines. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About you To be successful in this role, you will have :Experience in the development and implementation of policy and procedures, including the technical writing of manuals.Proven ability to plan, monitor and manage complex projects within a legislative framework. Qualifications / requirementsA degree in law or public policy is desirable but not essential. 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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr



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