At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Lead important projects that help the justice system run smoothly.
- Shape clear advice and reporting for senior leaders and ministers.
- Work across varied projects, from budgets to major reporting processes.
- Build your leadership skills while mentoring others and solving complex problems.
- Fixed-term, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As senior project officer, you will lead projects and reporting across the justice system.
You will help senior leaders manage priorities, solve problems and deliver key corporate work.
You will:
- lead complex projects and reporting processes that support the group's work
- develop clear advice, reports and supporting material for senior leaders
- plan responses to emerging issues and manage changing priorities
- build strong working relationships across the department and government
- mentor junior staff, share knowledge and represent the team when needed.
About you
You do not need a specific qualification for this role. You should have strong experience managing projects in complex environments.
You should also have:
- strong project skills and experience managing complex work from start to finish
- clear communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels
- sound judgement and resilience when solving problems under pressure
- leadership skills that help you mentor others and improve how teams work
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Georgia Haines at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
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 national police checks 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.