About the Role
You will be responsible for co‐design of Aboriginal strategic and operational justice policy, in partnership with Aboriginal communities to enable self‐determined solutions. This will include partnering on the development of the next iteration of the Aboriginal Justice Agreement and supporting key reforms identified in the Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja – Aboriginal Justice Agreement Phase 4.
Responsibilities
* Provide professional leading expertise across the State of Victoria in relation to strategic Aboriginal Justice policy matters and apply significant experience in policy and strategy development, focusing on stakeholder engagement and emerging policy and implementation issues.
* Have a demonstrated understanding of the Victorian Government's commitment to Aboriginal self‐determination and be able to identify, develop and deliver reforms that align with the overarching Aboriginal self‐determination agenda.
* Lead, in collaboration with senior management, the development and management of aspects of the ongoing evolution of Victoria's policy on Aboriginal Justice matters.
* Provide strategic advice to the Director, Executive Director, Deputy Secretary, Board of Management and Ministers in the delivery of the Aboriginal Justice Group's reform agenda.
* Manage the preparation of Cabinet and Parliamentary documentation and the drafting of ministerial and other correspondence as required.
Qualifications & Experience
* Excellent knowledge of Aboriginal culture and society and understanding of historical and contemporary issues relating to Aboriginal Victorians.
* Strong knowledge of, and demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal communities and advisory groups, including sophisticated and culturally aware stakeholder engagement.
* Excellent knowledge of public policy development and implementation and knowledge of Cabinet processes and Government decision‐making processes.
* Demonstrated experience in advocacy and delivering policy and reform through community partnership and targeted engagement.
Benefits & Compensation
VPS Grade 6: $142,790 - $191,084 plus superannuation.
Advantage to Aboriginal Applicants
This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Aboriginal applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process and are encouraged to contact
for cultural support and guidance through the application process.
Child Safe Statement
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.
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