CareerPlan

Senior Program Officer (Aboriginal Community Justice Panel Professionalisation Pilot)

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time$116k2026-10-14 → 2026-10-20

Core

Lead and support the implementation and coordination of the Aboriginal Community Justice Panel (ACJP) Professionalisation Pilot across Bendigo, Mildura, and Shepparton to strengthen sustainability and effectiveness.

Role type

Senior Program Officer (Project & Program Management)

Builds

A professionalized, community-led justice response model for Aboriginal people navigating the justice system.

Domain

Public sector justice, Aboriginal community services, government program delivery

Required skills

Project and program management, implementation planning, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, risk management, evidence-based evaluation, resource development

Preferred skills

Knowledge of Victorian Aboriginal community and issues, ability to communicate sensitively with Aboriginal communities, experience with complex pilot initiatives

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop understanding of ACJP volunteer service and support implementation of the Professionalisation Pilot model; Support implementation, monitoring, and evaluation ensuring alignment with objectives and funding; Develop and maintain implementation tools, resources, and guidance materials; Identify and manage risks and contribute to continuous improvement.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC