Youth Justice Operational Project Officer | Full-Time Temporary

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Youth Justice Operational Project Officer
Full-time Temporary Details: This EOI process will also be used to fill short term backfill in the next 12 months.
The SOG C Operational Project Officer works as part of the YJAS executive team to deliver professional outcomes for Children, Youth and Families (CYF) with a focus on youth justice and adolescent services.
The role includes undertaking project management and reporting, secretariat functions, the creation and management of confidential documents including the creation of client briefs and the analysis and reporting of relevant information.
The Operational Project Officer is the key contact at Bimberi Youth Justice Centre for the centre's Oversight agencies, preparing information requests and responding to external reviews.
The position is also the main support to the ACT Australasian Youth Justice Administrators (AYJA) representative, providing and coordinating all information requests, reports, preparing papers, managing events and other Ad Hoc duties as required.
The position works in partnership with key Executive contacts in CYF, Ministerial and Government Services, Deputy Director-General's Office, Director-General's Office on Directorate and Cabinet related items.
This position does not involve direct supervision of staff.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP): Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
Knowledge of Cabinet related processes is highly desirable but not essential.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 18 November 2024 until 15 January 2025. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Expressions of interest are sought from potential candidates and should include:
A one-page pitch highlighting their experiences in a project management role as well as their motivation in applying for the role. Please consider the duties of the position when preparing your expression of interest. Applicants may be assessed on a combination of written application and/or short interview.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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