• Support the design, delivery, and evaluation of Aboriginal justice programs.
• Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity.
• VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation.
  The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Program Officer to provide a critical role within the Koori Justice Unit.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A qualification in project management, public administration or a related discipline is desirable
  Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact aboriginalworkforce@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manager of Programs, the role will primarily support the design, delivery, and evaluation of Aboriginal justice programs under the AJA. This includes new pilot initiatives, established programs, and those currently under review or being redesigned. You will be responsible for monitoring the program performance, budgets and milestone reporting to ensure accountability and alignment with contractual and funding requirements. A key part of this role will be working in partnership with Aboriginal Communities, and other identified units within the department to design and support community led programs.

Some of your duties will include:

• Working in partnership with Aboriginal Communities, Evaluation and Insights team, and other identified units within the department to design and support community led programs.
• Lead development of program scope, logic, budget and stakeholder plans, alongside Aboriginal communities.
• Provide advice and operational support to ensure programs meet agreed outcomes, align with AJA priorities, and address community-identified needs.

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

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal community, both society and culture and the issues impacting on it.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and work effectively with the Victorian Aboriginal community.
• Demonstrated experience working in the Aboriginal community and designing community programs, including program logics through to managing/development delivery of new programs
• Demonstrated understanding of funding agreements and program budgets, including the ability to track spend and identify financial risks