Senior Project Officer - Marine Health and Wellbeing
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Emergency Management |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DJCS/EM/1855598 |
| Closing Date: | 29-Apr-2025 |
| Salary Range: | $109,730 - $132,764 |
| Job Duration: | Six months |
| Attachments: | PD Senior Project Officer MSAR Health & Wellbeing.docx (Word, 540KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Ben Penrose ben.penrose@emv.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Utilise your Project Officer expertise to provide support and advice to DJCS Emergency Management
- 6 months Fixed, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
- VPS Grade 5: $109,730 - $132,764 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Project Officer, MSAR Health and Wellbeing to provide a critical role within DJCS Emergency Management (DJCS EM)
About the Business Unit
Emergency Management, within the Department of Justice and Community Safety (the Department) works closely with government and agencies across the emergency management portfolio. The group is led by the Deputy Secretary, Emergency Management. Emergency Management includes the department's emergency management accountabilities and statutory entities and offices.
About the Role
The Senior Project Officer role is part of the Marine Search & Rescue (MSAR) team which supports the agencies, volunteers and units that deliver MSAR services in Victoria. The incumbent is expected to lead and deliver EMV's Victorian Statewide MSAR Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy project.
This role is based in Melbourne and requires out of business hours work and travel across the state to meet the needs of the Volunteer MSAR sector.
Some of your duties will include:
- Lead and deliver EMV's Victorian Statewide MSAR Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
- Undertake a baseline review, risk assessment and analysis to identify developmental pathways that inform the strategy.
- Plan and lead workshops and engagements to ensure delivery/completion to time, scope and budget.
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:
Technical Expertise
- Demonstrated ability to prepare high quality strategic advice and briefings on complex issues.
- A sound understanding of, or experience in the emergency management sector and volunteering is desirable.
Qualifications
- A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.
Applications close 29th April 29th 11:59 PM
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.
