Senior Project Officer, Moree Youth Justice Community Office, Youth Justice

Senior Project Officer, Youth Justice

• Location – Moree NSW, with flexible working arrangements
• Employment type – Full time temporary position available
• Salary – Clerk Grade 9/10 $120,859 - $133,183 per annum, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation

Youth Justice, New South Wales (YJNSW) is in a period of significant reform, and is committed to delivering improved services. We will continue to adapt our service system to better meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities, in accordance with Closing the Gap, Target 11 and the Closing the Gap priority reforms.

Our commitment includes working towards an anti-racist workforce which is based on the principles of cultural humility and respect.

We strongly encourage and support applications from people who are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. While all applications are welcome, once we have determined through merit-based assessment which candidates meet the pre-established standards of the role, we will select the candidate who is also of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent.

Under Closing the Gap Priority Reform Two, YJNSW is committed to increasing investment in Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and ensuring that the services we commission, that will primarily serve Aboriginal young people and their families, are designed, and delivered by ACCOs.

In March 2024, the Premiers department announced the development of the Moree Bail Accommodation and Support Program. This is being led by Youth Justice and is one of the key elements of the place-base response being led by the Premiers Department in partnership with the Moree LGA Youth Crime Local Governance Group.

The Moree Bail Accommodation Program will provide an innovative, culturally safe and strengthening accommodation environment to young people in Moree, particularly Aboriginal young people. This is a strength based residential family style environment for young Aboriginal people who need to be supported through a strong focus on culture, family and understanding. Subject to co-design with young people, families and local stakeholders.

Your role

Youth Justice acknowledges the importance of lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community.

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Project Officer who will be responsible for the contract management.  To undertake the practice and commitment of co-design to work in partnership with the Service Provider to develop, review and implement the Bail Accommodation and Support Program.

What you’ll do

This position will contribute to the evolution of the program and provide expert advice on operational reforms to foster a responsive, adaptable service. You will also in partnership with the Service provider:

• Ensure that the program is designed to meet the needs of Aboriginal young people and their families, with a focus on cultural safety, self-determination, and community-led approaches.
• Work closely with ACCOs to commission services that are culturally appropriate and effective for Aboriginal clients, in alignment with Closing the Gap priorities and reforms.
• Engage with the Service provider to co-design the program, ensuring their voices and  perspectives are central to the development process.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with community partners including local Youth Justice staff to support the successful delivery of the program and promote positive outcomes for young people in Moree.
• Monitor and evaluate the program's impact, collecting data and feedback to inform continuous improvement and ensure that services are meeting the needs of the community.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to coordinate resources, funding, and support for the program, ensuring its sustainability and long-term success.

If you are committed to making a positive impact and driving change in youth justice, we want to hear from you.

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of Aboriginal community engagement principles and practices. You should have a proven track record of working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, in particular with Aboriginal communities, families and ACCOs, including community members, service users, and partner organisations.
• Experience in co-design, conducting needs assessments, and incorporating community feedback into program development is essential.
• The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, empathy, and cultural competence to effectively engage with community members and build trusting relationships.
• Additionally, a background in program development, project management, and evaluation would be beneficial to ensure the successful implementation and sustainability of the co-designed program.
• A demonstrated and ongoing commitment to anti-racism

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Sunday 15th December 2024 at 11:59pm AEDT.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Sara Dootson on 02 6562 0807 or at sara.dootson@dcj.nsw.gov.au   

 If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Justine Clark on 02 8688 0549or at  Justine.clark@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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