Job Title
Project Officer/Senior Project Officer
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About the Role
The Strategic Reform division advises the State Government on law and justice issues, sets the strategic direction for reforms to the criminal and civil justice systems, and leads the development of strategies to address Aboriginal over-representation in the justice system. Our work includes:
* Facilitating amendments to legislation to reform criminal and civil law and procedure.
* Developing policy initiatives to improve justice-related outcomes for the community, with a particular emphasis on improved outcomes for Aboriginal people.
* Carrying out reviews, evaluations, and research to recommend improvements to, and future directions for, policy, legislation, and services.
* Providing data and analysis to support making the justice system more efficient, equitable, and effective.
* Implementing complex justice reform projects to reduce reoffending and enhance community and victim safety.
Eligibility
Permanent positions - To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Benefits and Opportunities
We offer flexible working arrangements, career pathway opportunities, learning and development programs, health and wellbeing programs including fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families. Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for us.
Application Process
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
1. Provide a comprehensive resume that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
2. A statement no more than two pages, indicating which position(s) you are applying for, and addressing all the job related requirements contained in the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
3. Contact details of two work related referees.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the recruitment process closes. Permanent and/or fixed term full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
Equity and Diversity
We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.