Senior Policy and Projects Officer

• 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 [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 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.