Senior Project Officer (Operations Unit) - Youth Justice

Senior Project Officer (Operations Unit) –

Youth Justice

• Full time Ongoing position available, 35 hours per week
• Location: Parramatta, Flexible and hybrid working options available
• Clerk Grade 9/10 Salary ($120,859 - $133,183.pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

The Department of Communities and Justice acknowledges lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community.

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.

Your role

Review, develop, manage and implement a range of comprehensive projects, policies and practices for the Youth Justice Division to support and monitor effective service delivery.

The role is accountable for the leadership and implementation of corporate and strategic research projects, and the provision of policy advice and consultancy services to Youth Justice senior management teams and other client groups. These projects result in reports that assist senior management with decisions in relation to corporate direction, management, budgeting, and operational service delivery.

What you’ll do

As part of the Operations Unit within Youth Justice, you will

• Design, implement and coordinate a range of projects, policies and practices to drive initiatives in line with Division’s objectives in the delivery of effective outcomes and meet client service delivery needs.
• Manage and oversee major aspects of project management and implementation, including developing, monitoring project plans, coordinating resources, and managing budgets to ensure successful project milestones are met.
• Undertake research and analysis to support the development of key projects and related policies across the Division.
• Manage projects designed to review, monitor and improve the effectiveness of service delivery within the Division. 
• Provide timely advice and communicate with key stakeholders across the Division regarding project status and implementation issues and monitoring Aboriginal Impact Statements and ensuring alignment of project planning by building key strategic relationships with external stakeholders to ensure services are informed by and to manage changing community and business area expectations.
• Provide advice and lead project team members in undertaking tasks and implementing project plans.
• Prepare a range of project related documents to key stakeholders as required, including status updates, reports, budgets and discussion papers and control the flow of information.
• Contribute to the development of project management methodologies and process across the Division.

You will also ….

You'll work as part of a strong leadership team, with a high performing team of project officers who value diversity, well-being and exceptional project management and stakeholder engagement skills.   

You will be committed to leading cultural change in the team to align with organisational change and focus. 

What we’re looking for

• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

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

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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. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below:

Targeted Question 1:

• Using your extensive knowledge of stakeholder engagement and communication skills, tell us about a complex policy or business problem that you solved. What steps did you take to engage stakeholders? How did you ensure they had a voice in the process.

Targeted Question 2:

• Provide an example of where you created a safe environment where team members’ diverse backgrounds and cultures were considered and respected.

Applications close Sunday 8th 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 Anita Borg via email at Anita.Borg@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 0549 or via email justine.clark@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.

Please note: Interviews will be arranged for shortlisted candidates in January 2025.

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

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

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