CareerPlan

Senior Policy and Project Officer

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time$116k–$141k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-12

Core

Drive strategic initiatives to improve separation practices and governance within Victoria's adult custodial system, focusing on safer outcomes for staff and incarcerated individuals.

Role type

Senior Policy and Project Officer (Public Sector)

Builds

Strategic communication, project reporting, and stakeholder engagement frameworks for corrections reform.

Domain

Public Sector / Corrections / Criminal Justice

Required skills

Strategic communication, project delivery, stakeholder engagement, analytical problem-solving, policy development, data insights, risk management, relationship building.

Preferred skills

Knowledge of correctional services trends, tertiary qualification in relevant field.

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and implementation of initiatives to uplift separations across the adult custodial system; prepare reports, briefs, options papers and staff communications to support project delivery; build strong relationships with prison-based staff and other stakeholders to identify and address emerging issues, risks, opportunities and trends.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC