Project Support Officer

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time $79,122 - $96,073 per year
  • Provide Project Support to KJU Programs
  • Ongoing full-time position
  • VPS Grade 3: $79,122 - $96,073 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Project Support Officer to fill a vital role within Koori Justice Unit Programs.

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 is committed to driving systemic change in the justice system, to deliver better outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians. The group works in partnership with Victorian Aboriginal communities and is guided by principles of Aboriginal self-determination. 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.

About the role:

As the Project Support Officer Provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support to KJU programs, including scheduling, logistics, document preparation, and internal reporting.

Reporting to the Manager Programs, the Project Support Officer will assist in the administration and monitoring of a number of community funded grant programs of the AJA to ensure compliance with contract specifications and timelines.

You will be responsible for a wide range of Support engagement with departmental and community stakeholders by coordinating meetings, workshops, and consultations, and managing communications.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Assist with project tracking, milestone monitoring, and internal reporting to support program implementation aligned with AJA outcomes
  • Draft, edit and collate documents including briefing notes, status updates, meeting papers, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support the coordination of RAJAC and LAJAC-related meetings, workshops, and engagement activities, including liaising with regional contacts and community reps.
  • Monitor shared inboxes relevant to programs and respond or triage inquiries in a timely and respectful manner.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal communities, society and culture, and the issues impacting them.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and work effectively with Victorian Aboriginal communities.

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.

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.


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