Description:
- Contribute to the delivery of key AJA programs and initiatives
- Ongoing fulltime role.
- VPS Grade 5 : $113,022 to $136,747 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Senior Program Officer to fill a vital role within the Koori Justice Unit.
About the Business Unit
The Koori Justice Unit (KJU) is a unit within the Aboriginal Justice Group of the department 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
As the Senior Program Officer, you will be responsible for
- coordinating and supporting the Aboriginal Independent Prison Visitor Scheme Program (AIPVS), assisting with implementation of key initiatives under the AJA and playing an important part of the redevelopment of the AIPVS.
- establishing and maintaining effective procedures and practices to maintain high quality KJU business operations.
- supporting capacity building of Aboriginal organisations delivering justice programs to facilitate a move towards outcomes focussed management and reporting.
- promoting program development, implementation, and operation of the AJA, through the RAJAC networks, project working groups and through the development of strategic initiatives.
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 .
Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au 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.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal community, both society and culture and the issues impacting on it.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and work effectively with the Victorian Aboriginal community.
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to identify, develop and implement new policies, programs and initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing systems, processes and evaluations in operational contexts.
Qualifications/requirements
A qualification in project management, public administration or a related discipline 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 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.