Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time Salary: $116,413 - $140,849

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Projects

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DJCSDJ6747SEP26

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Shape health policy that supports people in Victorian custody.
- Use evidence to improve health services for adults and young people.
- Lead projects that turn complex issues into clear actions.
- Build your policy career while helping drive meaningful reform.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.





What you will do As Senior Policy and Projects Officer, you will develop policy advice on health services in custody.

You will lead projects, assess complex issues and help improve health outcomes.

You will

- develop clear policy advice on health, mental health and alcohol and other drug services
- identify emerging issues and develop practical options to support effective service delivery
- write complex briefs, reports and project documents for senior decision makers
- lead project planning, manage risks and track key deliverables against agreed goals
- build positive working relationships and support joint work across government and the community

About you No specific qualification is required for this role. You should have experience developing policy advice or operational frameworks in a complex social or economic policy setting.

You should also have

- strong policy and analytical skills, with experience examining complex operational, policy and legal issues
- sound knowledge of Victorian Government processes and how government policy work operates
- clear writing and communication skills, with confidence discussing complex or sensitive issues
- strong project skills, with the judgement and resilience to solve problems and deliver results

To learn even more about this role,



please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Geraldine Green at [email protected]. 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:

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 secure and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

Apply now

Applications close Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

30 September 2026

📌 Senior Policy and Projects Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne