Project Officer, Aboriginal Justice Agreement Phase 5

About this role

• Provide day to day co-ordination and administrative support to the development and delivery of Phase 5 of the Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement.
• Fixed term, Full-Time opportunity (12 months).
• VPS Grade 4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Project Officer, Aboriginal Justice Agreement Phase 5 to provide a critical role within the Koori Justice Unit.

This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

About the Business Unit

The Aboriginal Justice Group is committed to driving systemic change in the justice system, to deliver better outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians. The group works in close partnership with Victorian Aboriginal communities and is guided by principles of Aboriginal self-determination.

The Koori Justice Unit (KJU) is responsible for the stewardship, coordination, and implementation of Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement Phase 4 (AJA4), a formal partnership with Aboriginal communities to reduce Aboriginal over-representation and improve justice outcomes KJU provides coordination and support to the Aboriginal Justice Forum (AJF) and its associated partnership mechanisms, to deliver on the goals of the AJA.  It is responsible for leading effective engagement with the department's key Aboriginal partnership, the Aboriginal Justice Caucus, and other Aboriginal stakeholders.

The Victorian Government is committed to the next iteration of the AJA being the fifth phase. AJA5 is expected to build on the legacy of AJA4 and continue the long-term partnership between the Aboriginal community and Victorian Government to improve justice outcomes for Aboriginal people. The AJA5 will be developed in partnership with the Victorian Aboriginal community and informed by other key inquiries. 

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, the Project Officer will assist in supporting the coordination of AJA5 related meetings, workshops, and engagement activities, including liaising with government and community stakeholders. You will also be responsible for drafting, editing and collating documents including briefing notes, status updates, meeting papers, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

This work is driven by close engagement with the Aboriginal Justice Caucus and Forum, ensuring community voice is at the heart of KJU's work.

Some of your duties will include:

• Assist in coordinating the planning, implementation, and delivery of activities to support the development and design of AJA5, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Assist with project tracking, milestone monitoring, and internal reporting to support overall project implementation. 
• Draft, edit and collate documents including briefing notes, status updates, meeting papers, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. 

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal community, both society and culture, and the issues impacting it.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and work effectively with the Victorian Aboriginal community.

Qualifications/requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in law, public policy, Aboriginal affairs or similar is desired but not required.

Aboriginal applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process and are encouraged to contact aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.auif they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

For more information regarding Aboriginal employment and our Aboriginal Workforce Unit, please visit: Aboriginal employment | Department of Justice and Community Safety Victoria

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

How to Apply

For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made.

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.