Project Lead, CLC Sector Sustainability Project
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Executive Management |
| Classification: | VPS STS |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DO1774 |
| Closing Date: | 17-Mar-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $188,297 - $256,088 |
| Job Duration: | 30 June 2029 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - Project Lead CLC Sector Sustainability Project.pdf (PDF, 250KB) |
| Contact: | Anna Tucker - Executive Director anna.tucker@justice.vic.gov.au or 0429 278 901 |
Position Details
- Provides leadership, strategic direction, and guidance and drives team outcomes and objectives
- Fixed term, full time (until 30 June 2029)
- VPS STS7: $188,297 - $256,088 total numeration
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Project Lead, CLC Sector Sustainability Project, to provide a critical role within Courts and Justice System Reform.
About the Business Unit
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) provides a range of government programs and services focused on improving community safety, victim services, regulatory services and crime prevention, and building strong collaboration across the justice system. Courts, Civil and Criminal Law (CCCL) supports the Attorney-General and DJCS ministers to deliver criminal and civil law, integrity and court services policy responsibilities by providing legal and policy expertise to DJCS and Justice Ministers, working collaboratively with key entities across the justice system and the department.
The Courts and Justice System Reform (CJSR) business unit leads strategic court and justice system reform relevant to the Attorney-General's first law officer responsibilities, including policy, strategic projects, legislation, judicial appointments, budget, sector support and development, and national agreements relating to legal assistance, and key Attorney-General entities across the justice system.
About the Role
The Project Lead is responsible for leading the team responsible for leading the Project, including managing a project team, co-ordination, research, development, implementation and review of project outcomes.
Duties will include:
- Leading, motivating and managing a team of multi-disciplinary staff to deliver solution-focused advice and outcomes on major policy, strategy, budget, finance and performance projects and initiatives that aligns with the department's priorities.
- Providing expert and authoritative advice to the senior executives and government on major budget, finance, performance, policy and strategic reform issues, which cut across multiple portfolios within a dynamic and complex policy and stakeholder environment.
- Effectively engaging, consulting and working collaboratively with our partners across the department and the broader justice system to deliver on major projects and priorities.
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:
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing the development and delivery of large scale policy, strategy and reform projects.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in leading and managing budget and performance teams, including driving financial and performance improvements.
- People leadership and management experience
Qualifications
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Law, Public Policy, Economics, Accounting or Finance is highly 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 national police checks 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.
