Policy Officer

About this role

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? • Help shape reforms that improve outcomes for young people across Victoria. • Support major youth justice projects that make a lasting difference. • Build your policy skills while working on high-profile government priorities. • Use your research, writing and problem-solving skills to influence meaningful change. • Fixed-term, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super. About us The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) is responsible for the supervision of children and young people in the Victorian criminal justice system. Youth Justice is responsible for overseeing services within custody and the community that respond to children and young people in the system, and for delivering strategic outcomes to address youth crime and reduce offending. What you will do As policy officer, you will support policy, project and reform work that strengthens Victoria's youth justice system. You will help deliver priority reforms while working across teams to develop practical solutions and informed advice. You will: • support priority policy and reform projects from planning through to delivery • prepare high-quality briefings, reports and advice for senior decision-makers • identify emerging issues, risks and opportunities that may affect key reforms • analyse financial and policy information to support planning and decision-making • contribute to important youth justice and legal policy reforms while building positive working relationships. About you A qualification in social work, public policy, law, criminal justice or a related field is desirable. Experience in public sector policy or project work, and knowledge of Victorian Government processes, will be highly regarded. You should also have: • strong research, policy analysis and writing skills • the ability to understand complex issues and develop practical solutions • sound project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines • clear communication skills and the ability to build productive working relationships. To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Eliza Phillips at [email protected] . Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy . 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 safety 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.