Senior Project and Policy Officer

• Help shape long-term infrastructure planning across the justice system.
• Work on projects and policies that support essential public services.
• Turn complex information into clear advice for senior decision-makers.
• Join a skilled team and contribute across the full project lifecycle.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As senior project and policy officer, you will support major infrastructure and asset planning work across the department.

You will help deliver projects, policy advice and governance activities that support better public outcomes.

You will:

• develop strategic infrastructure and asset planning initiatives
• provide authoritative advice on infrastructure policies, strategies and planning matters
• support effective project governance and continuous improvement activities
• prepare high-quality reports, briefings, correspondence and presentations
• work across project lifecycles to deliver infrastructure planning and project outcomes.

About you

A relevant qualification in policy, economics, business or a related field is desirable. Equivalent experience will also be considered.

You should also have:

• strong analytical and research skills
• proven experience developing project business cases
• sound project management and process improvement skills
• excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.

If you have any further questions, feel free to email Jennifer Stephenson at ***email_hidden***.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy .

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 national police checks 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

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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.