Project Officer

Ongoing, full time opportunity based in Melbourne CBD
- Play a critical role in implementing employment and career development initiatives under the department's Aboriginal Employment and Career Strategy
- Salary range $90,067 - $102,192 per annum plus superannuation

About us
The Aboriginal Employment Team (AET) sits within the People and Workplace Services business unit and is responsible for the development and delivery of the department's Aboriginal Employment strategy and associated talent programs.
AET provides ongoing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) employees and manages a range of Aboriginal employment initiatives. The AET also contributes towards the innovation of new programs and policies to strengthen career development and cultural diversity and inclusion across the department.
This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
About the role
The Project Officer is part of the AET (Aboriginal Employment Team) and contributes to the development to new programs and continuous improvement of existing programs. The Project Officer will assist in effectively implement and coordinate efficient project administration programs including facilitating Expression of Interest processes and developing program guidelines.
Reporting to Senior Advisor AET, you will also be required to provide ongoing project and administrative support in assisting in the delivery of projects that are culturally appropriate and responsive, as well as promotion of all Aboriginal Justice updates across the AEN (Aboriginal Employee Network). Additionally, you will be responsible to coordinate delivery of the annual Aboriginal Employee Network Conference.
This role involves occasional travel within Victoria.
About you
- A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community and the issues impacting on it.
- A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal Community.
- Demonstrated experience developing implementing and coordinate efficient project administration systems and processes.
- Demonstrated experience supporting business and finance processes and operations or ability to rapidly acquire skills.

Why work with us?
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment.
We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.
We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.
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 provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19. Acceptable evidence includes:

- COVID-19 digital certificate (available via your myGov account)
- Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account) or
- A letter from the GP who vaccinated you.