Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - Aboriginal Youth Justice About This Role Great opportunity to join Youth Justice on a fixed-term basis in Melbourne. Lead the delivery of key strategic projects in partnership with key Aboriginal community stakeholders including Cultural Support Plans review and redesign. Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system across both custody and community. Youth Justice Custodial Centres accommodate young people aged 10-18 years who have been remanded or sentenced by the Criminal Division of the Children's Court, and some 18–21-year old’s sentenced by Adult Courts to a Youth Justice Custodial Centre. The Aboriginal Youth Justice unit at the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) is responsible for the design and development of policy, strategy and program responses for young Aboriginal people in contact with, or at risk of contact with the Youth Justice system. Opportunity Fixed term, full-time position until 30 June 2027 based in Melbourne. VPS Grade 6 role: $138,631 - $185,518 per year plus superannuation. Lead the implementation of priority projects under Wirkara Kulpa, including the review and redesign of Cultural Support Plans, ensuring high quality project planning, stakeholder engagement, change management, reporting and any other relevant activity. Build strong, collaborative and culturally responsive relationships with the Aboriginal Justice Caucus and Aboriginal community organisations, balancing diverse priorities and supporting shared outcomes. Anticipate and respond to emerging issues, opportunities and risks, using insight and innovation to develop practical solutions that keep projects on track and achieve meaningful results. Produce high-quality briefs, reports and project documentation, providing clear advice, options and recommendations to support informed decision-making by senior leaders. To be successful in this role you will have a: Excellent knowledge of Aboriginal culture and society and understanding of historical and contemporary issues relating to Aboriginal Victorians. Strong knowledge of, and demonstrated experience, working with Aboriginal communities and advisory groups, including sophisticated and culturally aware stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated strong project management experience relevant to the deliverables of this role, having successfully managed similar projects using a high collaborative approach. Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of government legislation, priorities and directions, including a strong understanding of the youth justice system and funded sector. A tertiary qualification in criminology, social sciences, or a related field is essential. You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, which you will need to maintain for the period of employment. What’s in it for you? Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS). A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options. Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you’re tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager. Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave. Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you’re experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning. If you have any queries, please contact Greg Kennedy on or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process. For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made. Applications close 11.59pm, Monday 1st December 2025. 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 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 safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work. #J-18808-Ljbffr