About This Role
Project Support Officer role at Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria.
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- Provide Project Support to KJU Programs
- Ongoing full-time position
- VPS Grade 3: $79,122 - $96,073 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Project Support Officer to fill a vital role within Koori Justice Unit Programs. 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 Prospect Act 2010.
About The Business Unit
The Aboriginal Justice group is committed to driving systemic change in the justice system, to deliver better outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians. The group works in partnership with Victorian Aboriginal communities and is guided by principles of Aboriginal self-determination. The Koori Justice Unit (KJU) is a unit within the Aboriginal Justice Group of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS), established to help realise a fair and accessible justice system for Aboriginal people.
The KJU is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement - Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja - currently in its fourth phase (AJA4), in partnership with the Aboriginal community and Victorian government, in line with realising Aboriginal self-determination.
About The Role
As the Project Support Officer, you will provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support to KJU programs, including scheduling, logistics, document preparation, and internal reporting. You will report to the Manager Programs and assist in the administration and monitoring of a number of community-funded grant programs of the AJA to ensure compliance with contract specifications and timelines. You will be responsible for a wide range of engagement with departmental and community stakeholders by coordinating meetings, workshops, and consultations, and managing communications.
Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Assist with project tracking, milestone monitoring, and internal reporting to support program implementation aligned with AJA outcomes
- Draft, edit and collate documents including briefing notes, status updates, meeting papers, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Support the coordination of RAJAC and LAJAC-related meetings, workshops, and engagement activities, including liaising with regional contacts and community reps
- Monitor shared inboxes relevant to programs and respond or triage inquiries in a timely and respectful manner
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal communities, society and culture, and the issues impacting them
- Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and work effectively with Victorian Aboriginal communities
Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process. For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made.
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 contact the 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.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Project Management and Information Technology
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📌 Project Support Officer
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Melbourne