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Policy Officer

2 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / until 31 July 2024

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety

**Salary**: $90,067 - $102,192

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/DJ1964_DEC

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.

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?
- **Exciting fixed term role available to support the delivery of strategic justice system policy reforms.**:

- **Utilise your experience in policy** research and development.**:

- **Contribute to a dynamic and busy team.**

**About us**

The Integrity, Legal and Law Reform (ILLR) group provides policy advice and support on criminal law, civil law, and court and tribunal matters for which the Attorney-General is responsible.

The Justice Economics and System Reform (JESR) branch sits within ILLR and leads strategic justice system policy and reform relating to courts and key entities across the justice sector. JESR aims to improve the interconnection and operation of the justice system to inform whole-of-justice strategic decision making through policy, process and budget reforms.

**About the role**

The Policy Officer position will sit in JESR, which comprises two teams:

- The Strategic Improvement team - leads budget and performance improvements (with a focus on the Victorian courts and tribunals), which includes monitoring the performance of, and economic and financial condition of the justice system, drawing on a variety of data, reports, and other resources.
- The Justice Strategy team - identifies and delivers system-level reforms, which includes active stewardship of the justice system to improve outcomes, performance and access to justice for all users.

**About you**

We are looking for staff who are motivated to make an impact in delivering the government's reform agenda and influencing how a complex service delivery system works at all levels.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to assist with the preparation of policy proposals, project briefs, reports and recommendations on complex issues.
- Experience in contributing to either the development or delivery of strategic policy reform and complex projects.
- Experience in building and leveraging stakeholder relationships to achieve project outcomes, and in effectively managing and addressing stakeholder issues.

**How to apply**

For further information please refer to the attached position description which outlines the key selection criteria and accountabilities for the role.

**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:

- COVID-19 digital certificate or ATAGI exemption 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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