Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/KTPO-GLT
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking two Knowledge Translation Project Officers to provide a critical role within Gambling, Liquor and Tobacco.
About the business unit
The Gambling, Liquor and Tobacco business unit supports the regulation of gambling, liquor and tobacco in Victoria, to minimise the harms these products can cause and contribute positively to the Victorian economy. It is responsible for:
It advises the Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation and is the primary government point of reference for industry, community and government on gambling and liquor issues.
The Gambling Harm Evidence & Response branch helps to reduce gambling harm by:
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Program Manager - Gambling Harm Prevention & Response, the Knowledge Translation Project Officer plays a key role in maximising the reach and impact of gambling harm knowledge, including so that this knowledge can effectively inform policy development, program and service delivery. In doing so, the Knowledge Translation Project Officer will work collaboratively with colleagues across the unit and across government via the Gambling Harm Prevention and Response Model.
Drawing on their own sound knowledge of the available evidence, as well as new and emerging trends, the Knowledge Translation Project Officer will also play a key role in providing evidence-based advice through correspondence, reports, submissions, briefings, discussion papers and other documents.
Some of your duties will include:
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:
Qualifications/requirements
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.