Senior Continuous Improvement Officer @ Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
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About This Role
Contribute to initiatives that improve prison services and operations across the system. This is an ongoing, full-time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service. VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation.
About The Business Unit
Corrections Victoria is part of the Corrections and Justice Services group in the Department of Justice and Community Safety. Corrections Victoria operates Victoria's adult custodial corrections system with the vision for Safer Prisons, Safer People, Safer Communities, aiming for a safer, smarter system with a skilled and supported workforce.
About The Role
Reporting to the Manager, Continuous Improvement within the Custodial Operations Division, the Senior Continuous Improvement Officer is responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance operations and safety within prisons. The role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering initiatives and projects aimed at improving custodial operations while working within a complex operating and legislative environment.
Some Of Your Duties Will Include
- Building and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Driving change and innovation activities across the custodial system.
- Creating and maintaining templates, tools, and processes.
- Using research and analysis to support decision making.
- Preparing and coordinating briefings, complex correspondence, and policies.
About You
A proven record of leading and delivering organisational change initiatives and driving reform within a complex statutory operating environment is required. Strong knowledge of the custodial environment is essential.
Qualifications/Requirements
Relevant project management and policy experience and/or qualifications in a related discipline is desirable.
How To Apply
Click the Apply button and submit your resume and covering letter in an accepted format (.doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, or .rtf). Pre-employment checks such as an NCCHC and misconduct screening will be conducted. If you require adjustments or alternative formats, contact the person listed in the ad.
Child Safe Statement of Commitment
The Department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, preventing harm, racism, child abuse, and inequality. Their rights, relationships, identity, and culture are respected and safeguarded.
Key skills/competency
- Change Management
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Policy Development
- Operational Oversight
- Research
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication
- Custodial Operations
How to Get Hired at Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Department: Learn their mission and recent initiatives.
- Customize Resume: Highlight change management and policy skills.
- Prepare Examples: Discuss past improvement projects.
- Review Job Description: Align your experiences with required duties.