Project Officer Yj Operational Procedures

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 20 Months

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety

**Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725

Occupation: Projects

Reference: DOJ/YJ2299

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- ** Leverage your project management expertise to provide insights and enhance the operations within Youth Justice**:

- **Contribute to the safety and well-being of our community by shaping policies and procedures within the Youth Justice system**:

- **VPS Grade 4: $91,418 - $103,725 plus superannuation**

An exciting fixed-term opportunity exists for a Project Officer, Youth Justice Operational Procedures in Operational Reform.

**What does Operational Reform do?**

The Operational Reform team within Youth Justice leads the development and delivery of high-priority reforms to Youth Justice custodial operations. The team is responsible for leading operational policy reform in consultation with Custodial Operations executives, staff, key stakeholders, and young people, and providing project management of operational reforms. The team is also responsible for development, oversight and review of all Operating Policies and Procedures within the Youth Justice Custodial Manual.

**What does the Project Officer do?**

Reporting to the Manager Operational Reform, the Project Officer will operate within a complex and dynamic environment, and will be responsible for reviewing, developing, and preparing custodial operating policies and procedures, that are compliant with relevant legislation, the Child Safe Standards and the Charter of Human Rights.

This role will require the incumbent to work from a Youth Justice precinct and may involve contact with young people.

In addition, the Project Officer will be responsible for:

- Assist in the development and writing of the Youth Justice Custodial Operating Manual, liaising with Operational Staff and stakeholders as required to develop Operating Policies and Operating Procedures.
- Prepare documentation for consultation with stakeholders, key decision-making bodies, and senior executives, and support the implementation of agreed outcomes.
- Research, analyse and prepare clear written materials including policy and procedural papers and presentations.

**What skills should a Project Officer have?**
- Demonstrated experience in technical writing, including the development of complex reports, briefings and Operational Policies and Procedures.
- Knowledge of and/or experience in Victorian Government administrative processes.
- Demonstrated experience in using systems and processes to monitor progress.
- Knowledge of current policy direction, research and issues within youth justice or the criminal justice system more broadly, or the ability to understand these issues quickly.
- A full and current driver's license.

A tertiary qualification related to criminology, project management, policy or social welfare 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 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** - 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 Assist