Senior Project Officer, Custodial Support - Melbourne

• Utilise your project delivery expertise to provide support and advice to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Custodial Operations branch
• Ongoing, Full time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS5 - $113,022 - $136,747plus superannuation.

About the Business Unit

Corrections Victoria is part of the Corrections and Justice Services group in the Department of Justice and Community Safety (department). Corrections Victoria operates Victoria's adult custodial corrections system. Its vision is for Safer Prisons, Safer People, Safer Communities.

The Custodial Operations Division within Corrections Victoria is responsible for Operational delivery of custodial services at public prisons and the Judy Lazarus Transition Centre.

About the Role

The Senior Project Officer (Custodial Operations) is responsible for delivering and contributing to a range of strategic projects and work activities that support the division to deliver outcomes. This role will provide support to Assistant Commissioners and the Deputy Commissioner in leading and contributing to work initiatives, resolving complex issues and providing advice.

Some of your duties will include:

• Monitoring project and task progress while proactively ensuring the team is aware and working towards upcoming deadlines and deliverables.
• Engage and lead sensitive consultations and negotiations with peers, internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare briefings, presentations, reports, complex correspondence and proposals to influence stakeholders and on behalf of senior management in a time-pressured environment.

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:

• Demonstrated experience in project management or the provision of support within a project-driven environment.
• Experience in the preparation of high-quality written material along with highly developed information analysis and conceptual thinking.
• Experience in writing, editing, communication and presentation skills including knowledge of technical documentation principles.

Qualifications/requirements

Relevant qualifications in project management, contract management, and/or Correctional experience are highly desirable

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.