Senior Policy Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
3 weeks ago
Senior Policy Officer
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Details: An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Crime Prevention and Policing Team for a Senior Policy Officer/Assistant Director (Senior Officer Grade C).
In this role, working closely with the Director and Senior Director you will undertake a range of activities that may include:
- Strategic policy development for people in contact with the justice system including diversionary options, crime prevention, reducing reoffending or addressing the underlying causes of crime
- Manage procurement and programs to deliver crime prevention, justice and community cohesion outcomes
- Design and manage the evaluation of policy initiatives
- Engage with a range of justice system and community stakeholders on policy development and operational impacts
- Provide advice on policing policy and support managing the ACT Government’s arrangements for ACT Policing
- Provide high quality analysis on crime trends and data.
The role provides an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and deliver policy and programs that make a significant contribution to the Government’s justice reform and community safety agenda with a tangible impact on the Canberra community.
The position would suit candidates with diverse experience and expertise including criminology and sociology, social policy development, legal qualifications or program development and management.
Our hybrid work policy allows flexibility while maintaining collaboration.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in criminology, law, social science or a related field, or significant study towards gaining qualifications, would be highly desirable.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 April 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
There is a proposed strategic realignment currently under consideration within the Justice and Community Safety Directorate which would impact this role’s reporting lines. Further information regarding this potential change can be sought from the contact officer.
How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit a two-page pitch that outlines specific evidenced-based examples of personal experience against the “What you require” section of the Position Description to demonstrate their ability to undertake this role, together with a copy of their current curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 April 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
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