Policy and Project Officer

2 weeks ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

Contribute to the implementation of the Aboriginal Justice Agreement.
- Ongoing opportunity to join a passionate team in the Aboriginal Justice Group.
- VPS Grade 4 : $90,067 - $102,192 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Policy and Project Officer to provide a critical role within the Aboriginal Justice Group.
This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

About the business unit
The Aboriginal Justice group of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) is committed to driving systemic change in the justice system, to connect, support and deliver better outcomes for the Aboriginal community.
The Koori Justice Unit (KJU) is a unit within the Aboriginal Justice Group which has been established to help realise a clear vision of a fair and accessible justice system for Aboriginal people.
The KJU is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement - Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja - currently in its fourth phase (AJA4), in partnership with the Aboriginal community and Victorian government, in line with realising Aboriginal self-determination.
About the role
As the Policy and Project Officer you will assist in the development and implementation of the projects in relation to the Aboriginal Justice Agreement and related government policies. This role will have primary responsibility for managing the logistics for the governance mechanisms under the Aboriginal Justice Agreement with direction from the AJF Secretariat.

**Some of your duties will include**:

- Liaise with, government and community stakeholders to support the delivery of presentations and coordination of written materials in relation to AJF events and activities.
- Assist with the promotion, planning and support for KJU events, meetings, and functions.

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**:

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal community, both society and culture and the issues impacting on it.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with the Victorian Aboriginal community.
- Demonstrated experience in advocacy and support in the delivery of policy and legislative reform through community consultation and targeted engagement.

How to apply

**FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES**:
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**:
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all DJCS employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes.
At interview stage and prior to commencement of employment with the department, you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 with three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Upon commencement of employment with the department you will be required to provide evidence that you have an up-to-date vaccination status within the timelines specified by the department into the DJCS Service Portal. This includes evidence of three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine required by the department (from time to time).

**Acceptable evidence includes**:
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- COVID-19 digital certificate (available via your myGov account)
- Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account)

Other documentation outside the above will not be accepted as evidence of having received your COVID-19 vaccine doses.



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