Policy Officer

Overview

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The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the supervision of children and young people in the criminal justice system and for providing strategic advice and delivering strategic outcomes to address youth crime and reduce offending.

The Youth Justice Policy, Strategy and Priority Projects Business Unit supports this work through policy reform and development including providing evidence-based, youth-specific policy, strategic and responsive advice to government.

The Opportunity

• Ongoing position based in Melbourne. VPS 4: $97,955 - $111,142 per year plus super.
• Provide policy analysis and advice, including the identification of emerging issues, opportunities, risks and trends.
• Support whole-of-YJ coordination tasks, and contribute to government processes, including State Budget.
• Research, analyse and prepare clear written materials including reports, briefings, papers and presentations.
• Translate complex data and evidence into clear, concise insights that support sound policy advice and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic team shaping Youth Justice policy and projects with impact.
• Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures.
• Provide policy analysis and advice, including the identification of emerging issues, opportunities, risks and trends.
• Support whole-of-YJ coordination tasks, and contribute to government processes, including State Budget.
• Research, analyse and prepare clear written materials including reports, briefings, papers and presentations.
• Translate complex data and evidence into clear, concise insights that support sound policy advice and decision-making.

To be successful

To be successful in this role you will have experience in / knowledge of current policy direction, research and issues within youth justice or the broader criminal justice system.

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?

• 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 – short-term, confidential counselling and support for emotional stress, relationship problems, conflicts or personal issues, including financial counselling and retirement planning.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

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 (CoA) 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration

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, Sunday 14th September 2025.

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