Policy and Projects Officer
WOMEN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DIRECTORATE
Location – Parramatta
Employment type – Full time, temporary up to 12 months
Salary – 7/8, Salary ($101,947.00 - $112,849.00 pa) plus superannuation & annual leave loading
Your role
We are looking for a passionate, self-motivated and collaborative candidate, who brings key program and policy skills to support the coordination of key projects in the Diversion team.
The Diversion team sits within the Women, Family and Community Safety (WFCS) Directorate, which is responsible for policy, programs and projects addressing women’s safety, domestic and family violence, crime prevention and diversion.
The Diversion team, within WFCS, develops policy and programs that improve responses for vulnerable and complex groups in contact with the criminal justice system, particularly people with mental health and cognitive impairment and Aboriginal communities. This includes designing and delivering policy and programs aimed at:
- supporting people with mental health and cognitive impairment
- addressing problematic alcohol and drug (AOD) substance use
- reducing reoffending
What you’ll do
The Magistrate Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT) program is a pre-plea, voluntary, diversionary program, currently in 62 NSW Local Courts. On 21 September 2022 the NSW Government announced a $35.1 million investment over four years, to expand MERIT to additional local court sites. The overall expansion will have MERIT operational in 29 additional courts (accepting alcohol and other drug referrals) and enhance nine existing sites to accept alcohol referrals. The expansion of MERIT is jointly led by the NSW Department of Communities (DCJ) and Justice and the NSW Ministry of Health.
You will play an integral part of the team, supporting with the expansion of MERIT as well as the day-to-day coordination and program governance.
You will support with stakeholder management towards achieving key outcomes in expansion locations, coordinate data collection, provide strategic advice on emerging program and policy issues. You will responsible for coordinating program annual reports and other program communication tools and use systems to support project management and governance.
What we’re looking for
- Experience in supporting the development and delivery of strategic projects related to vulnerable people and the justice system, or other similar complex social policy settings.
- Strong analytical data analysis and writing skills.
- Experience in using various project management tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, support with key program governance groups.
Download the role description.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Applications close 28 May 2023 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Ruchika Nigam, Manager- Diversion on ruchika.nigam@justice.nsw.gov.au
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Kris Prasad on Krishan.prasad@justice.nsw.gov.au
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit our careers site.
Other Information
A Talent Pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic some interviews and assessments may be performed using alternative methods. For more information visit Our Process.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
