Description:
- Utilise your expertise in Policy to provide support and advice to the Office of the Associate Secretary
- A Fixed-Term, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service until 31st December 2026
- VPS Grade 5: $109,730 - $132,764 plus superannuation.
About the Business Unit:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (department) provides a range of government programs and services which focus on improving community safety, victim services, regulatory services and crime prevention, and building strong collaboration across the justice system.
The Office of the Associate Secretary (Office) supports the Secretary to lead and manage the responsibilities and statutory requirements of the department. The Office leads key whole of department functions, including corporate functions, delivery of the department's data insights, analytics and modelling function, savings and organisational transformation. It also provides stewardship of the department's strategic and operational performance, with a focus on using data to inform system strategy, advice to Government and operational oversight.
Operational Performance and Cultural Reform (OPCR) is tasked with supporting the Associate Secretary in leading the department's agenda in the delivery of justice and community safety services in Victoria by providing advice to the Secretary, the Board of Management and Ministers regarding the department's strategic and operational performance and efficiency. OPCR takes a strategic approach to coordinating and leading reform work to improve the operation of the department and enable the organisation to deliver on its core functions for the Victorian community.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Operational Performance and Improvement, the Senior Policy Officer will support the wider team in delivering reform designed to enhance efficiencies, including:
- Leading strategic policy work to provide advice and support to DJCS executives on the operational performance of the department and opportunities for continuous improvement
- Providing regular support to other areas of the department and help coordinate implementation of a suite of reform activities designed to continuously improve the efficient operation of the department and delivery of its core functions
- Providing secretariat and policy support for key departmental governance bodies.
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:
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills with a particular ability to analyse complex policy issues and provide accurate and strategic advice
- Sound knowledge of Government and of Cabinet and Parliamentary processes including operational awareness of the Victorian justice system
- Experience in applying evidence-based practice to drive continuous improvement and deliver value for Victorians
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A degree level qualification in public policy, or related studies is desirable.
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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
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.