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- An exciting opportunity exists in Justice Health to support critical reform to health services in custody.
- Fixed, Full-Time opportunity (Until 31 December 2026).
- VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Policy and Projects Officer to provide a critical role within Justice Health.
About the Business Unit
Justice Health is responsible for:
- the delivery of primary health, primary mental health, and specialist forensic mental health services for people in Victorian prisons and young people in custodial centres. In Victoria, health services to people in adult correctional and youth justice facilities are delivered by both public and private providers
- managing relevant contractual arrangements, including overseeing the delivery of health services and the provision and maintenance of all medical records in an electronic medical record
- facilitating the release of health information to community health care providers, legal representatives, and individuals
- the design, procurement and delivery of new and innovative, evidenced-based health services that meet the needs of people of all ages and genders in custody.
About the Role
The Senior Policy and Projects Officer will report to Project Director, Justice Health Services Reform and be responsible for contributing to the development and operations of new models of health service delivery to improve health care for people in prison. The role will involve substantive stakeholder engagement, problem solving and project management on site in custodial settings. The role may also include opportunities to work on broader health reforms for people in custody, including reforms to health care for young people in Youth Justice.
The role operates within a complex and dynamic environment that requires a capacity to exercise sound judgement, and the ability to proactively develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders across government, using influence and negotiation skills to support the provision of clear advice to support effective, timely actions.
Some of your duties will include:
- Formulates authoritative, in-depth advice on complex policy and service design issues relating to health, mental health, alcohol, and other drug treatment for people in custody and the custodial operating environment.
- Identifies emerging issues that impact on the operating environment and develop creative, innovative, and practical solution options and recommendations to ensure continued effective service delivery.
- Leads project management activities, including project planning, identification, and management of risks, and ensure that project deliverables align with work program and project objectives.
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:
- Experience in the establishment of new programs and or services, including project management and stakeholder management.
- Experience in the development of policy advice and/or operational/performance frameworks within a complex social and/or economic policy environment.
- Sound knowledge of and/or experience in Victorian Government administrative processes.
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills with an ability to analyse complex operational, policy and legal issues.
Qualifications/requirements
- A current driver's license valid for use in Victoria is a requirement of this role.
- A tert
iary qualification in health, public health or social sciences 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.