Policy and Projects Officer

About this role

• Contribute to a range of policy documents and projects, such as advice, reports, briefings, presentations and correspondence relating to the wellbeing of young people in custody
• Fixed term until to 28^th of Feb 2027 opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Policy and Projects Officer to provide a critical role within Justice Health

About the Business Unit

Justice Health is responsible for:

• the delivery of primary health, primary mental health and specialist forensic mental health services for people in Victorian prisons and young people in custodial centres. In Victoria, health services to people in adult correctional and youth justice facilities are delivered by both public and private providers
• managing relevant contractual arrangements, including overseeing the delivery of health services and the provision and maintenance of all medical records in an electronic medical record
• facilitating the release of health information to community health care providers, legal representatives, and individuals
• the design, procurement and delivery of new and innovative, evidenced-based health services that meet the needs of people of all ages and genders in custody.

The Contracts and Performance Unit includes teams responsible for: contract management of all custodial health providers; data analysis to inform performance oversight and service improvements; and coordinating and driving service enhancements.

The Service Development team works across Justice Health on policies, projects and continuous improvement activities that support the business unit in its mission to ensure health service delivery in prison and youth justice custodial environments provides effective health outcomes, aligns with legislative requirements, and supports government priorities.  

About the Role

The Policy and Projects Officer provides and/or contributes to a range of policy documents, such as advice, reports, briefings, presentations and correspondence on matters relating to the health and wellbeing of prisoners and young people in custody.

You are responsible for engaging with internal and external stakeholders in relation to key issues and change agendas. The role supports Justice Health's internal governance arrangements, including providing secretariat and project support to key consultative and oversight committees

Some of your duties will include:

• Support Justice Health's internal governance arrangements, including by providing secretariat and project support to key consultative and oversight committees
• contribute to a range of policy documents and projects, such as advice, reports, briefings, presentations and correspondence on matters relating to the health and wellbeing of people and young people in custody
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders in relation to key issues and change agendas

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

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Understanding of public policy processes, ideally relating to justice, health or related fields
• Strong conceptual analysis, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.

Qualifications/requirements 

• A suitable tertiary qualification or relevant experience in public policy, health, justice or law would be well regarded.

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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.