Senior Grants Officer

• Implement, project manage and monitor community funded programs of the AJA and related Aboriginal justice initiatives.
• Fixed, Full-Time opportunity for up to 6 months.
• VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Grants Officer to provide a critical role within the Koori Justice 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 Koori Justice Unit (KJU) is a unit within the Aboriginal Justice Group of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS), which has been established to help realise a clear vision of a fair and accessible justice system for Aboriginal people.

The KJU is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement - Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja - currently in its fourth phase (AJA4), in partnership with the Aboriginal community and Victorian government, in line with realising Aboriginal self-determination.

The AJA has established extensive Government and Community networks through the Aboriginal Justice Forum (AJF), Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee Network (RAJAC) and the Local Aboriginal Justice Action Committees (LAJAC) and uses them to effectively deliver initiatives including early intervention and prevention programs, diversion initiatives, and rehabilitation and reintegration support.

About the Role

The Senior Grants Officer will have the primary responsibility to assist in the program development, grant management and evaluation of community-based programs funded through the AJA and contribute to implementation of funding reforms across community and government partners to the Agreement.

Some of your duties will include:

• Implement, project manage and monitor community funded programs of the AJA and related Aboriginal justice initiatives.
• Provide high level contract/grant and tendering process management relating to the delivery of Aboriginal initiatives.
• Undertake regular site visits and provide advice to both community and government agencies regarding program enhancement.

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:

• 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.
• A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the interface between Aboriginal issues and Government and service priorities.

Qualifications/requirements

• A qualification in project management, public administration or a related discipline is desirable.

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates 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.

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.