Senior Policy and Project Officer, Youth Justice

Job Description

Senior Policy and Project Officer, Youth Justice Division: Northern CPPYJ Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150 Temporary, Full Time up to 12 months Clerk Grade 9/10 Salary ($125,693 - $138,510 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading The Department of Communities and Justice acknowledges lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community. We strongly encourage and support applications from people who are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Your role Develop, manage, and implement innovative policies and programs within the Division to support and improve service delivery for young people in contact with the criminal justice system. Provide specialist policy advice and high-level analysis on issues and strategies. What you’ll do As part of the Strategic Project Unit, you will: Plan, manage and implement research, innovation and evaluation projects as allocated by the Manager. Provide advice on policy issues and contribute to the development and implementation of state-wide policy frameworks. Provide advice on youth justice interventions including detailed briefing notes, cabinet minutes and correspondence. Represent the Division at interagency meetings and forums and contribute to interagency projects. Manage and oversee major aspects of project management and implementation, including monitoring project plans, coordinating resources, and managing budgets. Maintain effective liaison and consultation processes with the community, government, and non-government sectors to ensure effective collaboration on projects. What we’re looking for Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as social work, law, psychology, sociology or criminology, or equivalent level experience. Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment. In addition to meeting the essential requirements for this role, successful applicants will have: Experience in strategic and innovative project management and an excellent understanding of project methodologies, processes, and procedures. Demonstrated experience in providing high level policy advice, including recommendations for policy and program reform. Understanding and knowledge of the significant trauma and disadvantage young people experience. Understanding of overrepresented cohorts within the justice system including young people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability or identify as LGBTQIA+. Display key understanding of the unique sensitive, cultural differences and social complexities of young people, their families, and communities. Travel may be a requirement of this position. What We Offer A challenging and rewarding career Flexible, autonomous work environment Competitive pay and conditions Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. Applications close: 19 February 2025 at 11:59pm AEDT. For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Liz Morris - A/Manager, Strategic Projects Unit on 0429 650 460 or via If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Lisa Smith on 0456 199 105 or via Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr