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Principal Project Officer
2 weeks ago
Great opportunity to join Youth Justice on a fixed term basis in the Cherry Creek team
- Make a positive difference in keeping our community safe
- Attractive salary between $127,467-$170,579 + superannuation
About us
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system in Victoria focussing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime. As an area within the department, Youth Justice is committed to the demonstration of the departmental values at all times: serve the community, work together, act with integrity, respect other people and make it happen.
Youth justice custodial centres accommodate young people aged 10-18 years who have been remanded or sentenced by the Criminal Division of the Children's Court, and some 18-21 year olds sentenced by Adult Courts to a youth justice custodial centre.
What does the Principal Project Officer do?
A new youth justice facility has been constructed at Cherry Creek in Melbourne's western suburbs, presenting an exciting reform opportunity for Youth Justice. As the Principal Project Officer, you will be involved in the facility's development and establishment, contributing to a new evidence-based operating model.
You will provide expert advice to key senior executives and business partners, working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, you will lead development of models of care and services for young people in custody.
You will operate within a complex and dynamic environment that requires sound judgement, the ability to develop and maintain effective key stakeholder relationships, using influence and negotiation skills to support the provision of clear advice and effective, timely actions.
This position is based at head office in Melbourne with regular travel to the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct.
What skills should a Principal Project Officer have?
To be successful in this role you will have the ability to manage, plan and deliver key service delivery models, consult with key service providers and provide expert advice on service priorities.
A tertiary qualification is social sciences, criminology, humanities or related field is also desirable.
You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.
To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the attached position description.
What's in it for you?
You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.
There are many advantages in working for the department, including:
- Job stability - fixed term position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS)
- A fair salary- enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
- Transparent performance framework- approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
- Generous leave entitlements- provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
- Employee Assistance Program support - you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce - we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.
We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm Monday 19 October.
How to apply
**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.
Prior to commencement of employment with the department you will need to
