Work Type:
Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time
Grade:
VPS 6
Occupation:
Projects
Location:
Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference:
VG/D*****/SEP/****
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?
Lead data, reporting and reform work that improves services for victims.
Guide three senior project officers and set explicit priorities.
Use data to help teams respond to service needs.




Help shape services that better support victims of crime.
Fixed term, full-time role earning $142,790 - $166,938 per year, plus super.
About us
Victims, Redress and System Reform (VRSR) is responsible for the delivery and reform of services to victims of crime, and direct service provision through programs for victims of crime, ensuring they receive individualised, timely and effective support to manage the effects of violent crime.
VRSR also oversees a number of Victoria's Redress Schemes which acknowledge the impacts of past policies and actions on the lives of people in different settings.
What you will do
As Principal Project Officer – Operational Performance, you will lead data, reporting and reform work.You will guide a team of three senior project officers and set clear priorities.
You will:
lead
technical
work on performance reporting, reviews and major reforms
analyse service data to identify
important
risks, trends and changing needs
prepare
clear
advice, reports and briefings on complex performance issues
manage data systems and improve
timely
collection, quality and reporting
support services with
accurate
data,



reviews and service demand forecasts.
About you
No mandatory qualification is listed for this role. A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.
You should also have:
strong
experience in performance reporting, data collection and statistical analysis
experience with
RESOLVE
,
Power BI
,
Salesforce
or similar systems
clear
writing and speaking skills, with the ability to explain complex technical ideas simply
a
flexible
and collaborative approach, with strong problem-solving and people leadership skills.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
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. W e aim to foster a culturally secure, 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.
Applications close Tuesday 13 October
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📌 Principal Project Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne