THE ROLE The Program Officer in the Serious Offender Coordination Team (SOCT) provides administrative, secretariat and program support to assist in the effective management, delivery and coordination of Department of Families Fairness and Housing and Department of Health's (the Departments) legislative responsibilities under the Serious Offender Act 2018. The role supports service coordination for individuals subject to post-sentence orders by managing information flow between responsible agencies and facilitating access to critical support and rehabilitation services to manage the risk of reoffending. The Program Officer works collaboratively across the Departments and with delivered and funded services, to contribute to the development of Coordinated Service Plans (CSPs) and provide capacity building, education and support to relevant stakeholders. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Support the delivery and implementation of effective and timely administrative and operational imperatives. Contribute to the development of CSPs consistent with established standards by coordinating the Departments funded and delivered services responses in line with the Serious Offenders Act 2018. * Maintain effective working relationships with the Departments funded and delivered services to facilitate timely sharing of information relevant to the management and provision of services to individuals subject to post-sentence orders. Please open the position description to read more. HOW TO APPLY Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs) Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
