Aboriginal Senior Project Officer (Practice), Youth Justice

Aboriginal Senior Project Officer (Practice),

Youth Justice

• Ongoing Full time
• Location – Parramatta (with flexible work arrangements considered)
• Clerk Grade 9/10 $120,859 - $133,183 per annum, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation

This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only

Your role

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.

As the Aboriginal Senior Project officer within the Practice team, you will develop, manage and implement a range of projects to build capability in Youth Justice staff to deliver evidence based and innovative programs and interventions for Aboriginal youth. To research and develop resources for Youth Justice staff and funded agencies based on what works principles and best practice to promote positive outcomes for young people.

What you’ll do

•  Develop and manage a range of culturally influenced/co-designed projects in resources, programs and training for the continuous improvement of service delivery by division staff and commissioned services to develop staff skills and capabilities increasing their confidence and awareness of the needs of young people in line with strategic direction. 
• Manage and oversee major aspects of project management and implementation, including monitoring project plans, coordinating resources, managing budgets, and ensuring service design activities are inclusive, respectful, achieved on time and to quality standards.
• Undertake analysis and provide guidance to staff in the delivery of evidence-based interventions.
• Provide leadership, advice, and support to enable culturally sensitive and respectful engagement and co-design with Aboriginal staff and communities, and non-Aboriginal staff to develop innovative initiatives to better service young people.
• Provide timely advice and communication to key internal and external stakeholder networks including government and non-government organisations, to ensure consistency of program direction and reporting.
• Provide high level advice and support to regional staff and managers to meet service delivery outcomes and ensure consistent service delivery.
• Prepare a range of project related documents for key stakeholders as required, including status updates, reports, budgets and discussion papers.
• Seek out and maintain key internal and external stakeholder relationships based on open and regular discussions and feedback for effective engagement, planning, co-design and implementation.

What we’re looking for

• This is an identified position and only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons (see notes below for further information).
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment.
• Travel in metro and regional areas.

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014

As an Identified role, this position is open only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.

Where a position is identified, an applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted:

Confirmation of Aboriginality form

or

Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

In addition to meeting the above essential requirements the successful candidate will also desirably possess strong working knowledge and skill around issues facing justice-affected young people and assessments and interventions to promote change within individuals, their families, and communities. Strong working knowledge of how culture and community can be used to promote change amongst young people, their families and communities.

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For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-dcj/pathways/careers-for-aboriginal-people.html             

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 focus capabilities & requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Sunday, 15 December 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Dr Tim Warton on 0420 604 366 or at tim.warton@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 Lisa Smith on 02 8688 1119 or via lisa.smith3@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

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.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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