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Senior Policy and Projects Officer

4 months ago

Parramatta, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

Senior Policy and Projects Officer

Division: Strategy Policy and Commissioning Location:

Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Req ID: 62438

Senior Policy and Projects Officer

COURT DIVERSION

Women Family and Community Safety Directorate

Location – Parramatta

Employment type – Temporary Full-Time with opportunity for Ongoing employment
Salary – 9/10, Salary $120,859 to $133,183 plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

We are hiring for two roles in the Diversion team within the Women Family and Community Safety (WFCS) Directorate.

We are looking for looking for a passionate, self-motivated and collaborative candidates, who bring strong program and policy skills to lead key projects to divert vulnerable offenders from the Criminal Justice system, including through programs addressing Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment (MHCI) and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).

The Diversion team develops policy and programs that improve responses for vulnerable and complex people in contact with the criminal justice system. This includes designing and delivering policy and programs for offenders or alleged offenders aimed at:

supporting people with MHCI addressing problematic AOD substance use improved driving behaviour

A key focus of this team is also to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in contact with the criminal justice system, though strategic program delivery and policy development.

What you’ll do

You will lead key policy projects related to the diversion of people effected by MHCI issues and AOD use from the criminal justice system. You will lead policy development, manage program delivery, commission evaluations, undertake procurement and coordinate stakeholders across agencies to address ongoing system gaps. Further, you will provide strategic advice on emerging program and policy issues to progress key opportunities for system improvement.

What we’re looking for

Significant experience leading the development and delivery of strategic projects related to MHCI and AOD in the context of the NSW criminal justice system, or other similar experience with criminal justice reform and/or individuals with complex needs. Educational qualifications or professional training in a related field. Strong analytical skills, in practice, data and written form. Experience in project management and strong ability to build purposeful partnerships across the Department and with Government partners. Strong ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, coordinate and support program strategic and operational governance groups.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families, and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment

Are you ready to join us?

To apply for this role, submit an application online via

Answer all pre-screening questions on the online application form Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) Attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience for the role. Answer ONE of the following pre-screening questions (maximum 300 words): Briefly outline your experience in managing programs for vulnerable cohorts, including how you ensured the program was well-targeted and ensured continuous improvement

OR

Briefly outline your experience in developing complex policy or program reform, including how you determined the issues, developed solutions and managed the stakeholders.

Applications close 10 September 2023 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Ruchika Nigam, Manager- Diversion on

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an to help you perform at your best, please call Reyzhel Velasco on .

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit .

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit .

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.


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