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Senior Project Manager

Victorian Government • Melbourne • 6d ago

Lead operational and strategic projects relating to the responsibilities of the Reintegration and Engagement Services Division Ongoing, Full-time opportunity. VPS grade 6 - $142,790 - $191,084 plus superannuation. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide critical support to the Reintegration and Engagement Services Division. About the Business Unit Corrections Victoria (CV) operates Victoria's adult corrections system. It ensures people in our custody are safely and securely managed and works to rehabilitate offenders by addressing the underlying causes of their offending behaviour. The Reintegration and Engagement Services Division forms part of Corrections Victoria and is responsible for delivering evidence-based, best practice interventions that contribute to reducing reoffending and improving community safety. This includes quality assurance systems for risk assessment and case management, the delivery of clinical intervention programs and transition and reintegration supports. The Division also has responsibility for the operation of Victoria's post-sentence scheme - a civil, non-punitive scheme that provides for the ongoing supervision or detention of individuals convicted of a serious sex and/or violent offence who have completed their sentence but present an unacceptable risk of committing further serious offences. About the Role The Senior Projects Manager reports to the Deputy Commissioner, Reintegration and Engagement Services and supports this role by providing strategic support and advice. The role is diverse in scope covering coordination of corporate functions, high level advice on projects/issues and leads projects on an as needs basis and as determined by Corrections Victoria's priorities. The role operates within a complex and dynamic environment that requires the capacity to exercise sound judgement, provide strategic advice and deliver effective and timely actions. Some of your duties will include: Provide high quality, authoritative and strategic advice to, and on behalf of, the Deputy Commissioner, Reintegration and Engagement Services on complex and sensitive issues. Lead operational and strategic projects relating to the responsibilities of the Reintegration and Engagement Services Division. Prepare briefing papers, complex correspondence and proposals on a range of issues in a time-pressured environment for the Deputy Commissioner, senior departmental personnel and the Government. 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 government administrative processes. Qualifications/requirements * There are no mandatory qualifications for this role although knowledge of the adult corrections system would be advantageous. 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.