Senior Manager, Strategic Policy and Investment
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
| |
| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Policy |
| Classification: | VPSG6 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DJ7376-JUL25 |
| Closing Date: | 11-Jul-2025 |
| Salary Range: | $138,631 - $185,518 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - DJ7376 - Senior Manager, Strategic Policy and Investment - VPSG6.docx (Word, 533KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Kathleen Sutton on 0428 449 277 kathleen.sutton@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Provide authoritative and strategic advice to Cabinet and executives on key issues relating to policy and strategy across corrections and the broader justice system.
- Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity.
- VPS Grade 6: $138,631 - $185,518 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Policy and Investment to provide a critical role within Policy, Strategy and System Outcomes.
About the Business Unit
Corrections and Justice Services (CJS) is part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) and is responsible for the direction, management and operation of Victoria's adult corrections system, including Community Correctional Services, public and privately operated prisons, and a transitional centre.
CJS is made up of several business units including Corrections Victoria, Justice Services, Justice Health, and Policy, Strategy and System Outcomes (PSSO).
About the Role
Reporting to the Director, Policy and Strategy, the Senior Manager, Strategic Policy and Investment is responsible for managing a small, high performing team with a blend of capabilities including policy development, budget strategy and business case development, project management, and experience in the justice and social service systems.
The role will lead the development of significant state-wide policy and priority projects in response to emerging issues in the corrections system, with a focus on the needs of prisoners and offenders in the community. This will include preparing and coordinating detailed and complex briefings, drafting Cabinet submissions and business cases, undertaking research and leading projects related to corrections policy and reform, and liaising with staff within CJS, across the Department and the public service more broadly.
Some of your duties will include:
- Lead, manage and develop a team delivering advice to senior departmental executives and Ministers on policy, strategy and budgetary matters relating to Corrections and Justice Services.
- Provide high level, technical and authoritative strategic and innovative policy advice to departmental executives, Ministers and Cabinet on highly complex and potentially sensitive matters.
- Manage a range of projects/functions each with increased budget, staff responsibilities or strategic importance.
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:
- Sound knowledge of and/or experience in Victorian government administrative processes.
- Proven track record in providing public sector policy advice within a complex social policy environment.
- Knowledge of current policy direction, research and issues within corrections and the criminal justice system more broadly, or the ability to understand these issues quickly.
- Strong conceptual, policy and analytical skills with ability to analyse complex operational, policy and legal issues.
Qualifications
- A relevant tertiary qualification is 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.
