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Join to apply for the Senior Policy and Projects Officer role at Department of Justice and Community Safety, VictoriaContinue with Google Continue with Google2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Policy and Projects Officer role at Department of Justice and Community Safety, VictoriaContribute to the development and implementation of key workforce initiatives, uplifting recruitment, training, development and supervision of corrections staff.Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team.About This RoleContribute to the development and implementation of key workforce initiatives, uplifting recruitment, training, development and supervision of corrections staff.Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team.VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation.The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Policy and Project Officer to provide a critical role within Workforce and Aboriginal Outcomes.About The Business UnitCorrections Victoria is part of the Corrections and Justice Services group in the Department of Justice and Community Safety. Corrections Victoria operates Victoria''s adult custodial corrections system. Its vision is for Safer Prisons, Safer People, Safer Communities. Corrections Victoria''s mission is to create a safer, smarter system with a skilled and supported workforce, that enables people in our care to make better decisions.The Senior Policy and Projects Officer role sits within the Cultural Reform and Workforce Strategy team. The team supports the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner, Workforce and Aboriginal Outcomes to lead cultural and workforce reform across the prison system to provide a safe and inclusive workplace and key cultural, rehabilitation, transition, and reintegration programs.About The RoleThe Senior Policy and Project Officer contributes to the development and implementation of key workforce initiatives that will uplift the recruitment, training, development and supervision of corrections staff. The role works to develop and implement key cultural reform initiatives, including initiatives related to improving Cultural safety and separation practices.The role is responsible for contributing to strategic and authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders, including executives and government on key issues relating to corrections workforce, policy and strategy.Some Of Your Duties Will IncludeContribute to the development and implementation of initiatives in Corrections Victoria''s new Prison Workforce Strategy that will uplift the training, development and supervision.Contribute to the development and implementation of key cultural reform initiatives arising from the recommendations of the Cultural Review into the Adult Custodial Corrections System.Proactively build and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and facilitate a partnership approach to working across the department, across government and with the community.To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have:Demonstrated knowledge or experience in at least one of the following areas, or demonstrated ability to understand and analyse relevant themes and issues quickly:current policy direction, operations, research and issues within corrections and the criminal justice system more broadlychange management in a service delivery or complex operational settingstrategies to develop and maintain workforce capability including learning, development and supervision.Strong conceptual, policy and analytical skills with ability to analyse complex operational, policy and legal issues.Strong project management skills and a demonstrated ability to think strategically to identify and respond to emerging issues.Qualifications/requirementsA relevant tertiary qualification, and/or training related to the delivery of correctional services, would be highly regarded.Attendance at other office and prison locations may also be required.How To ApplyPlease 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 InformationCHILD 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. 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