Senior Policy and Projects Officer

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DJCSDJ9193SEP26

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. 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?

• Shape policy and projects that improve custodial health services.
• Turn complex issues into clear advice and practical solutions.
• Help deliver reforms that improve health outcomes for people in custody.
• Build valuable policy and project skills in a meaningful public service role.
• Fixed-term, full-time role earning$116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As Senior Policy and Project Officer, you will support policy and project work in Justice Health. You will help improve health services for people in custody.

You will:

• identify emerging issues and develop practical options to support effective services
• prepare clear briefs, reports and project documents for senior decision makers
• lead key project activities, including planning, risk management and delivery
• support timely responses to inquiries, commissions and regulatory bodies
• build positive working relationships across the department, government and community

About you

A suitable tertiary qualification or relevant experience in public policy, health or law would be well regarded. You should have experience in policy work and project management.

You should also have:

• strong policy knowledge and the ability to understand complex information
• excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on practical advice
• proven project management skills and the ability to meet tight timeframes
• clear communication skills and the ability to work through sensitive issues

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Courtney Crane at Courtney.Crane@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

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.

Applications close Thursday 24 September 2026 at 11.59pm

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