OVERVIEW

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/CV1030JULY
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Develop and implement enhancements to the Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Service Delivery Model, with a focus on parole and community-based dispositions
• Full Time, Fixed Term - 18 months opportunity
• VPS6 salary between $138,631 - $185,518 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Project Lead to provide a critical role within Corrections Victoria, Counter Terrorism Coordination Unit.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A tertiary qualification in criminal justice, allied health, public policy, law or other relevant disciplines is desirable

ABOUT THE ROLE

Engage with executive level stakeholders on a range of complex policy and legislative issues to deliver sustainable solutions aligned with organisational objectives.

Some of your duties will include:

• Lead parole and community CVE focused project management activities, in line with project and organisational objectives.
• Negotiate and influence stakeholders at an executive level on a range of complex strategic and legislative service delivery matters and secure cooperation for planned outcomes.
• Develop complex written materials including briefs and project documentation that provide policy options and recommendations for consideration by senior decision makers.

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

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Sound knowledge of Corrections Victoria policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulations.
• Experience in managing projects, programs or policy initiatives.
• Knowledge and/or experience relating to Countering Violent Extremism would be highly advantageous