Aboriginal Policy Expert

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeePolicy Full time
Job Description

As a Senior Policy Lead, you will play a key role in driving transformational reforms to reduce Aboriginal over-representation in youth justice. This includes leading the development and implementation of Wirkara Kulpa—Victoria's first Aboriginal Youth Justice Strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Driving analysis and insights on Aboriginal youth in the justice system, collaborating with stakeholders including the Aboriginal Justice Forum.
  • Overseeing policy development, implementation, and evaluation for the Aboriginal Youth Justice unit at the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS).
  • Preparing high-level policy advice, reports, and presentations for departmental executives and ministers on sensitive and complex matters.

Additionally, you will lead the coordination and provision of timely and strategic advice on high-priority reforms designed to reduce Aboriginal over-representation in the youth justice system, including Our Youth Our Way and Closing the Gap.

For this role, you will need to have experience in data analysis, reporting, and evaluation, as well as significant experience in Victorian Government administrative processes and understanding of key Aboriginal governance mechanisms such as the Aboriginal Justice Forum.

Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and society, including awareness of culturally sensitive engagement practices, is also essential.

Required Skills & Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and qualifications:

  • Experience in data analysis, reporting, and evaluation.
  • Significant experience in Victorian Government administrative processes.
  • Understanding of key Aboriginal governance mechanisms such as the Aboriginal Justice Forum.
  • Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and society.
  • Awareness of culturally sensitive engagement practices.
Benefits

Working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety offers a range of benefits, including:

  • Job stability as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
  • A fair salary with great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
  • Transparent performance framework allowing you to approach your work with confidence.
  • Generous leave entitlements, including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
Others

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming people from all backgrounds. We are proud of our individual differences and strive to foster a culturally safe and child-friendly environment for all children and young people we interact with.

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