Senior Engagement Officer, Social Justice
Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC
Help shape social justice programs that support people across Victoria.
Lead clear engagement plans and guide significant conversations.
Help improve services for people affected by fines.
Build strong relationships while making a real social impact.
Ongoing full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
About us
ESS forms part of Civil and Enforcement Services (CES) which sits within the Justice Services and Regulation division. In addition to its core responsibilities, ESS manages a range of social justice initiatives such as the Work and Development Permit Scheme, the Family Violence Scheme, the Time Served Scheme, the Prison Program Scheme and Special Circumstances, all aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals who are impacted by infringement or court fines.
What you will do
As senior engagement officer, social justice, you will lead work that supports social justice programs.
You will help people understand these programs and make them easier to deliver.
You will:
lead
clear
engagement plans that support social justice programs and meet legal requirements.
provide
expert
advice to people across the department and outside it.
build
strong
relationships and help people work together on shared goals.
represent Fines Victoria at senior meetings, workshops and forums when needed.
develop
useful
training, information and responses to complaints and other correspondence.
About you




A relevant tertiary degree or equivalent qualification and experience would be desirable.
You Will have experience coordinating and managing work with external organisations. You Will also have experience working in a legislative, policy or procedural setting.
You should also have:
strong
communication skills and the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
good
judgement and the ability to handle difficult or sensitive matters.
inclusive
ways of working that help people share knowledge and ideas.
practical
problem‐solving skills and a focus on improving services.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Andrea Bowman at ******.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safety 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.
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📌 Senior Engagement Officer, Social Justice (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Melbourne