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* Great opportunity to join the Priority Projects team as a Senior Manager in Youth Justice Head Office.
* Drive impactful change in Victoria's Youth Justice system leading key government projects and priorities. This includes supporting work to develop solutions to address the overrepresentation of South Sudanese Australian young people in the criminal justice system.
* Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures.
About This Role
* Great opportunity to join the Priority Projects team as a Senior Manager in Youth Justice Head Office.
* Drive impactful change in Victoria's Youth Justice system leading key government projects and priorities. This includes supporting work to develop solutions to address the overrepresentation of South Sudanese Australian young people in the criminal justice system.
* Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures.
The Opportunity
* Fixed term, full-time position for 12 months based in Melbourne.
* VPS Grade 6 role: $138,631 - $185,518 per year plus superannuation.
Manage the development and delivery of priority projects across Victoria's Youth Justice system. A key focus of the role will be to support the delivery of the final report of the South Sudanese Australian Youth Justice Expert Working Group. This is a project being undertaken in partnership between the Department of Justice and Community Safety and the Commission for Children and Young People. It involves deep engagement with partners in the community to address the overrepresentation of South Sudanese Australian young people in the criminal justice system.
The role operates within a complex and dynamic environment that requires capacity to exercise sound judgement, and the ability to proactively develop and maintain effective relationships with key senior stakeholders. Core to being successful will be your expertise in policy development and/or project management, and flexibility to adapt to working on emerging priorities within the Priority Projects team in Youth Justice Head Office, with the opportunity to be involved in delivering long-lasting reform.
To be successful in this role you will have
* experience in government policy design, project delivery and/or service design.
* experience in, or sound knowledge of, the criminal justice system and associated service systems.
You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, which you will need to maintain for the period of employment.
To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.
What's in it for you?
You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.
There are many advantages in working for the department, including:
* Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
* A fair salary– enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
* Transparent performance framework– approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
* Generous leave entitlements– provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
* Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
If you have any queries, please contact Stephanie Jane Ng on 0428931385 or
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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
We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.
We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.
If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, 19 Jun 2025.
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 national police checks 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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