Project Officer

Location: Geelong

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety

**Salary**: $90,067 - $102,192

Occupation: Projects

Reference: VG/8924

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 young people and recognises that young peoples’ 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?
- ** Conduct a range of functions relating to the creation and maintenance of schematic plans for Youth Justice Custodial Services (YJCS) and other DJCS facilities.**:

- **Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.**:

- **VPS Grade 4 $90,067 - $102,192 + superannuation.**

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Project Officer, Planning and Development to provide a critical role within the Corrections Victoria.

**About the business unit**

The Security and Intelligence Division sits within Corrections Victoria (CV) in the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS). To deliver its responsibilities, the Security and Intelligence Division is divided into complementary work units, one of which is the Security Standards Unit (SSU). The unit provides assistance and advice to Victorian prisons relating to security and risk and identifies emerging issues in the correctional environment. The SSU also oversees the Planning and Development team and the Locksmiths Services team.

The Planning and Development team produces and maintains all emergency schematic plans, evacuation diagrams and site maps and plans. This includes developing interim plans, updating existing plans, and coordinating aerial photography of the sites for YJCS and CV facilities and privately-owned prisons. The Planning and Development Office produces high quality graphics products and material for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The team is also required to undertake a range of printing, binding, laminating and other associated tasks.

**About the role**

The Project Officer, Planning and Development is required to undertake a range of functions relating to the creation and maintenance of various schematic plans and supporting project documentation. This involves ensuring all documentation is of a professional standard, accurate, and adheres to various legislative and regulatory requirements. In order to deliver these documents as required, there needs to be communication and consultation with a range of stakeholders involved in the process.

Some of your duties will include:

- Develop, maintain and update YJCS and other DJCS locations schematic plans and evacuation diagrams using advanced Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) programs and skills
- Attend at YJCS and CV facilities, as well as other DJCS locations as required
- Liaise with YJCS management, location staff, planning authorities and external stakeholders in the development of schematic plans and evacuation diagrams

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

**About you**

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Demonstrated practical experience and knowledge of Autodesk (AutoCAD), Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office suites and/or Photoshop programs.
- Ability to operate or learn to operate specialist technical equipment related to the scanning of rooms, operation of cameras and photography equipment.

**Qualifications**
- Formal Qualifications in Building Design/Drafting/Architecture and/or other relevant industrial/construction design would be desirable
- A current Victorian driver licence is required
- A current Working with Children check, or the ability to obtain one, is required

**How to apply**

**_ FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:_**

**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 employme