Government - State (Government & Defence)Location - Parramatta with flexible working arrangements availableEmployment type - Temporary position up to December 2025 (35 hours)Salary - Clerk Grade 9 / 10, Base Salary ($120,859 - $133,183), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loadingYour roleAs a Senior Project Officer at the Children's Court, you will manage and coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of critical court projects.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to legislative reforms and enhance the functioning of the Children's Court.
It is a great opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and high-stakes legal environment while supporting organisational objectives.What you'll doLead the development and documentation of new court procedures, ensuring alignment with legislative reforms.Manage the preparation of key project documents, such as project plans, guidelines, and training materials, while providing high-level advice to senior court officials.Coordinate stakeholder consultations and meetings, representing the Children's Court in high-level committees.Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project progress.Ensure projects meet statutory deadlines and align with organisational objectives.Provide advice and updates to senior officials regarding project status and implementation.Work as part of a collaborative team of experienced professionals in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.What we're looking forAbility to quickly develop a thorough understanding of key legislation, including the Children's Court Act 1987 and related acts.Experience in managing and coordinating projects within a legal policy context.Ability to engage with and represent the Children's Court in meetings.Strong skills in providing advice and developing key performance indicators (KPIs).Appointments are subject to reference checks.
Some roles may also require the following checks / clearances :National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014.Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here.
Search for the job and click the 'Apply now' button.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.What We OfferA challenging and rewarding career.Flexible, autonomous work environment.Competitive pay and conditions.Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.We do work that really mattersWorking 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.Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).Applications close : Thursday, 9 January 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Lois Jebin at ****** and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe 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.A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.Thank you for your interest in this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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