Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Consulting and strategy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/CV0902-JUN25
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Projects Officer, Strategy and Policy to provide a critical role within the Digital Operations Unit.
About the Business Unit
Corrections Victoria (CV) is responsible for the direction, management and operation of Victoria's prison system and Post Sentence Scheme. As a service agency within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, CV develops and implements operational policies, programs and services that ensure the safe and secure containment of prisoners, and that seek to rehabilitate them by addressing the underlying causes of offending behaviour.
The Digital Operations Unit (DOU) provides a strategic focus and drives innovation, enhances governance and ensures continuous improvement as it relates to in cell technology at Corrections Victoria. DOU leads identification and prioritisation according to system needs and assists Technology Solutions and Digital Security (TSDS) in the development and implementation of new technologies that enhance operational efficiency, security and opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration for people in custody.
About the Role
The Senior Projects Officer, Strategy and Policy reports to the Manager, Digital Operations and is responsible for the development and maintenance of in-cell technology operational policies and preparing high level detailed reports and briefs for CV executives and ministers on a range of significant and sensitive issues.
While the position is based at 121 Exhibition Street Melbourne, flexible work arrangements are available, and you will be required to travel to other locations based on business needs.
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 hesitat e 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.