Project Officer, Employment Pathway Brokerage Service
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - part time |
| Job Function: | Community Services |
| Classification: | VPSG4 |
| Work Location: | South West - Victoria |
| Reference: | VG/DJ8858 |
| Closing Date: | 20-Jan-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $97,955 - $111,142 |
| Job Duration: | 12 Months |
| Attachments: | Position Description - DJ8858 - VPS4 - Project Officer, Employment Pathway Brokerage Service - Fixed Term, Part Time - January 2026.docx (Word, 541KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Georgia Quill - General Manager Community Services georgia.quill@justice.vic.gov.au or 0429 502 070 |
Position Details
- Make a meaningful difference by supporting pathways to education, training and employment for people in contact with the justice system
- Join a supportive, purpose-driven team within the Victorian Public Service
- Enjoy genuine flexibility in a part-time, fixed-term role
About the role
We're seeking a Project Officer to support the delivery of the Employment Pathway Brokerage Service (EPBS) within Corrections and Justice Services. This role is central to strengthening statewide consistency, performance reporting and stakeholder capability - helping EPBS deliver meaningful outcomes that reduce reoffending.
Working closely with Employment Pathway Brokers and key stakeholders, you'll provide high-quality project, reporting and administrative support, contribute to statewide initiatives, and support clear, effective communication across the service.
This 12-month, part-time position (0.4 FTE) offers genuine flexibility, including choice of location across Justice Service Centres or offices statewide, and flexibility in how hours are spread.
What you'll do
- Prepare high-quality briefings, reports, templates and guidance materials
- Coordinate performance and outcomes reporting, including data analysis
- Support statewide projects that build stakeholder capability and consistency
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to achieve EPBS objectives
- Translate policy and program concepts into practical tools and processes
About you
You're organised, analytical and an effective communicator, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholders. You bring:
- Strong skills in data analysis, reporting and the use of information systems
- Experience producing clear, high-quality written communications, including briefings and PowerPoint presentations
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
- A collaborative, team-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills
- The ability to navigate government processes and apply policy in a practical, outcomes-focused way
- Project coordination or project management experience, or experience working in project-based environments (highly regarded)
Qualifications
No mandatory qualifications are required. Experience or knowledge of the criminal justice system, or the education, training and employment sector, will be highly regarded.
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 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.
