Aboriginal Policy Reform Lead

23 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeePolicy Full time $113,022 - $136,747
Senior Policy Lead

This position is key to reducing Aboriginal over-representation in the youth justice system through strategic policy development and implementation.

  • The Senior Policy Lead will oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of Wirkara Kulpa – Victoria's first Aboriginal Youth Justice Strategy.
  • This role involves driving analysis and insights on Aboriginal youth in the justice system, collaborating with key stakeholders including the Aboriginal Justice Forum.

Key Responsibilities:

  • The successful candidate will prepare high-level policy advice, reports, and presentations for departmental executives and ministers on sensitive and complex matters.
  • This position requires leading coordination and provision of timely and strategic advice on high-priority, high-profile reforms designed to reduce Aboriginal over-representation in the youth justice system.
  • The Senior Policy Lead will collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to Aboriginal children and young people in contact with the youth justice system, engaging key stakeholder groups.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in data analysis, reporting, and evaluation is essential.
  • Significant experience in Victorian Government administrative processes, understanding of key Aboriginal governance mechanisms is highly desirable.
  • A strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture and society, understanding of historical and contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal Victorians is required.
  • Experience supporting Aboriginal communities and advisory groups, including awareness of culturally sensitive engagement practices is necessary.

Benefits:

  • Enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
  • Approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
  • Provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.

About Us:

  • Work as a member of the Victorian Public Service.


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