Manager, Program Legacy and Transition

About This Role

• Lead the development of the Plan which will cover key policy, program, workforce and governance aspects of the Package as it approaches its conclusion.
• Fixed Term, Full time for 12 months
• VPS 6: $138,631 - $185,518 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Manager, Program Legacy and Transition, to provide a critical role within Stolen Generations Reparations Unit.

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 Business Unit
The Aboriginal Justice Group of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) is committed to driving systemic change in the justice system, to connect, support and deliver better outcomes for the Aboriginal community. The group works in partnership with Traditional Owners and the Victorian Aboriginal community to embed the principles of self-determination in the justice sector.

About The Role
The Manager, Program Legacy and Transition is responsible for developing (in collaboration with the Director and leadership team) the Plan which will guide the final years of the Stolen Generations Reparations Package (Package). The Plan will determine the future of key policy, program, workforce and governance aspects of the Package as it approaches the closing date for applications, 31 March 2027. The Manager will support the director in establishing governance to oversee delivery of the Plan, undertake complex stakeholder engagement within and outside of the department, and lead policy and program briefings to enable implementation of the Plan.

As Manager, you will require strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated experience delivering high-quality strategic policy and/or program briefings. You may be required to supervise staff that will support the design, delivery and implementation of the Plan, as well as the development of any briefings and submissions. An in depth understanding of the principles of cultural safety, working with participants who have lived experience of trauma, and the gravity of this reform for impacted Aboriginal Victorians is important for the role.

Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Work with the Director and Unit leadership team to establish project governance to oversee development of the Plan including involvement of existing Aboriginal program leadership.
• Plan and deliver project documentation required to ensure appropriate oversight of the Plan's development and implementation including timeframes and direction and risks including identifying and appropriately engaging internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality briefings on the Plan, including individual aspects of it, for DJCS executives and the Attorney-General.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects within governments, preferably projects relating to the establishment, or transformation of organisations or establishment of redress schemes.
• Track record in delivering reform projects or redress schemes on time and to budget.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large budgets, including government reporting requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of Aboriginal culture and society and understanding of historical and contemporary issues facing Stolen Generations and Aboriginal Victorians.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal Community.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in policy, project management or program management desirable.
• Relevant qualification in law, policy or project management desirable.

Aboriginal applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process and are encouraged to contact

if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

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.