• Lead delivery of effective justice services in a dynamic environment
• Executive Officer contract - fixed-term opportunity
• SES2: $290,601 - $419,000 total renumeration
  The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking an Executive Director - North Area, to provide a critical role within Justice Services, Corrections and Justice Services.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Executive Director leads the delivery of effective Justice Services in this dynamic environment, providing executive leadership in responding to community needs and service reforms. The role maintains oversight of the area’s Emergency Management Committee, Health and Safety Committees and people management matters and is the departmental representative at meetings with key regional stakeholders, including but not limited to: Regional Partnerships, Local Site Executive Committees, Regional and Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committees, and the Loddon Mallee Aboriginal Reference Group.

Some of your duties will include:

• Lead and manage, to the highest standards, a range of justice services , effectively managing risks to the community as well as resources (including budget) and leading business direction within the departmental framework.
• Continually monitor and review systems and practices across the area and develop strategies to ensure the delivery of enhanced outcomes for Justice Services’ clients, supports innovation and meets area need.
• Contribute to central policy and program development to strengthen justice services and respond to emerging issues.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A proven record of accomplishment in senior management and corporate leadership in matters of operational management, service planning, delivery and performance monitoring, resource management, quality management practices and corporate governance.
• Experience in compliance with statutory requirements, establishing service delivery priorities and managing a large and complex multi-service organisation.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Victorian Government’s policy platform, with particular reference to the justice portfolio, and understanding of the key issues impacting the management and delivery of public services.
• Highly developed relationship building and stakeholder management skills with a track record in building successful partnerships beneficial to the organisation’s business objectives