Project Officer

• Contribute to a range of project management activities relating to MARAM implementation in Corrections and Justice Services.

• Fixed, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service

• VPS Grade 4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Project Officer to provide a critical role within MARAM Implementation Team.

About the Business Unit

The MARAM Implementation Team in the Sentence Management Division of Corrections Victoria in the Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the management, coordination and oversight of a range of family violence operational projects. These are integral to the effective response to family violence matters in the adult correctional system and plays a unique role in contributing to the Government's community safety agenda.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Project Officer, MARAM Implementation Team, the Project Officer will play a key role in building the strategic capability of CJS' family violence system by contributing to the development and delivery of family violence projects and initiatives of strategic relevance to the adult correctional system.

The Project Officer is responsible for a range of project management functions and continuous improvement activities related to supporting the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM) implementation and management of Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS) and enhancing responses to family violence across CJS, as well as contributing to work in other projects as required. The position also plays a critical role in supporting government reporting requirements and analysis and monitoring of databases to support and improve reporting activities.

The ideal candidate would have experience in the Department's project management framework PME and the skills and knowledge to assist with delivering small to medium sized projects. Additionally, demonstrate an ability to think strategically to identify and respond to emerging issues and have strong analytical knowledge and skills, including advanced skills in Excel and common BI reporting tools.

Some of your duties will include:

• Assist with the development, management and delivery of new initiatives and projects relevant to family violence in the adult correctional system in Victoria using relevant project management methodologies.
• Identify and analyse emerging strategic issues for the Victorian correctional system, including analysis and interpretation of family violence data and provide advice to management about those issues.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and develop a shared commitment to the delivery of initiatives and projects.
• Conduct analysis and interpretation of family violence data, with a focus on identifying suitable reporting solutions for internal reporting.
• Provide technical advice to CJS business areas on the use of data and information available in core IT business systems.

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:

• Data, digital and technological literacy
• Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret, present and report on data, including transforming raw data into reports and understanding of performance frameworks, measures and operational data systems.
• Demonstrated project co-ordination skills in the successful delivery of complex projects, in a technical and outsourced environment as well as an understanding of the departments project management framework PME.
• Strong strategic and organisational awareness and demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders in an environment of competing priorities.

Qualifications/requirements

• There are no mandatory qualifications required for this role, however relevant government experience is desirable.
• A demonstrated understanding of the Department's Project Management Excellence (PME) Framework or other project management framework would also be an advantage.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities are required.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.