Senior Program, Budget and Compliance Officer

About This Role

• Provide strategic advice on financial performance, risks and funding agreements
• Full-time, Fixed term – 30 June 2027 opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS 5: $116,413 - $140,849 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Senior Program, Budget and Compliance Officer, to provide a critical role within Stolen Generations Repatriations 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 of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) is committed to driving systemic change in the justice system, to connect, support and deliver better outcomes for the Aboriginal community. The group works in partnership with Traditional Owners and the Victorian Aboriginal community to embed the principles of self-determination in the justice sector.

The SGRU was established to implement the Package to help address the trauma and suffering caused by the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families, culture and Country. The Senior Program, Budget and Compliance Officer will be responsible for leading and developing key internal business processes and systems and support the Manager, Policy, Strategy and Operations to ensure the effective delivery of the Package.

About The Role

This role requires strong communication skills in working with Aboriginal people who have lived experience of trauma and an in depth understanding of both the principles of cultural safety, and the gravity of this reform for impacted Aboriginal Victorians. The role also requires resilience, empathy, and adaptability and may involve dealing with material that can be challenging and distressing.

Some Of Your Duties Will Include

• Provide authoritative advice on legislative and policy obligations, including identifying and managing compliance risks and issues.
• Analyse financial performance and provide strategic advice on risks, pressures, and funding requirements.
• Drive robust governance frameworks, including oversight of Advisory Committee processes, briefings, and decision-making protocols

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience applying legislative policy within program delivery, including interpreting requirements and embedding compliance controls, monitoring and reporting mechanisms.
• Strong financial and analytical capability, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight, with the ability to interpret data and monitor program expenditure and liabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, both society and culture and the issues impacting on it.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal Community.

Qualifications

• A qualification in project management, public administration or a related discipline/experience is desirable.

Aboriginal applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process and are encouraged to contact ***email_hidden*** if 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.