Senior Policy and Projects Officer

6 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Justice Department Full time
About This Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Policy and Projects Officer to join our team at the Department of Justice and Community Safety.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in the development of health service delivery approaches for adults and young people in custodial settings.

This is a fixed-term full-time opportunity to June 2025, offering a competitive salary and the chance to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.

About The Business Unit

Justice Health is responsible for delivering primary physical and mental health, and specialist forensic mental health services for people in custody.

We manage contractual arrangements, oversee the delivery of health services, and provide and maintain medical records in an electronic medical record.

Our team also facilitates the release of health information to community health care providers, legal representatives, and individuals.

We design, procure, and deliver new and innovative health services that meet the needs of people of all ages and genders in custody.

About The Role

The Senior Policy and Projects Officer will report to the Manager, Strategic Policy and be responsible for contributing to the development of new and innovative health service delivery approaches.

This role will also include opportunities to work on health reforms for young people in Youth Justice.

The successful candidate will operate within a complex and dynamic environment, exercising sound judgement and developing effective relationships with key stakeholders across government.

Key Responsibilities
  • Formulate authoritative advice on complex policy and service design issues.
  • Identify emerging issues and develop creative solution options and recommendations.
  • Develop complex written briefs, reports, and project documentation.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Experience in policy advice and/or operational/performance frameworks.
  • Sound knowledge of Victorian Government administrative processes.
  • Strong conceptual and analytical skills.

We are 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.



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