About This Role
* Support the administration of government funding to Aboriginal organisations through grants management and implementation functions.
* Ongoing, full-time opportunity
* VPS 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation
About The Business Unit
The Koori Justice Unit (KJU) is a unit within the Aboriginal Justice Group of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS), which has been established to help realise a clear vision of a fair and accessible justice system for Aboriginal people.
The KJU is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement (AJA) - 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.
The AJA has established extensive Government and Community networks through the Aboriginal Justice Forum (AJF), Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee Network (RAJAC) and the Local Aboriginal Justice Action Committees (LAJAC) and uses them to effectively deliver initiatives including early intervention and prevention programs, diversion initiatives, and rehabilitation and reintegration support.
The Role
The Senior Legal Grants and Policy Officer will undertake grant management and policy functions supporting the administration of government funding (including Commonwealth legal assistance funding) to Aboriginal Community‑Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) delivering justice programs, particularly legal assistance services.
We will work with both internal and external stakeholders to assist with the development of Aboriginal Justice policy positions under the National Aboriginal Justice Program (NAJP). This includes conducting analysis of legislation and legal policies to provide recommendations and engaging with and assisting external stakeholders with implementation plans under the NAJP.
Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Undertake grant management and implementation functions to support the administration of government funding (including Commonwealth legal assistance funding) for ACCOs delivering justice programs, with a focus on enabling and scaling ACCO‑led legal assistance services.
* Have a demonstrated understanding of the Victorian Government's commitment to Aboriginal self‑determination and be able to identify and deliver measurable outcomes that align with the overarching Aboriginal self‑determination agenda.
* Prepare and manage funding agreements and procurement/tendering processes, in line with Community and Government partnership expectations.
About You
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community and the issues impacting the community.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal community.
* Experience with and/or knowledge of the Victorian justice system, Aboriginal legal assistance sector including services being delivered under the NAJP.
* Demonstrated ability to analyse complex operational, policy and/or legal issues, interpret legislation and provide accurate solutions and recommendations.
Qualifications
* A qualification in law, project management, public administration or a related discipline is desirable.
Aboriginal applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process and are encouraged to contact if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
For more information regarding Aboriginal employment and our Aboriginal Workforce Unit, please visit: Aboriginal employment | Department of Justice and Community Safety Victoria
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
How To Apply
For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made.
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 hesitate 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.
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