Senior Coordinator, Multi Agency Panel Secretariat

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Support the effective and efficient operation of the Multi Agency Panel.
• Fixed term, Full time opportunity (12-month Parental Leave cover).
• VPS grade 4 - $100,894 - $114,476 + super.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Multi Agency Panel Secretariat to provide a critical role within the Post Sentence Branch.

About the Business Unit

Corrections Victoria manages Victoria's adult corrections system and works to enhance community safety through the safe management and rehabilitation of offender

The Post Sentence Branch provides oversight of Victoria's post-sentence scheme, supporting the management of serious sex and violent offenders subject to ongoing supervision or detention under the Serious Offenders Act 2018.

The Multi Agency Panel brings together executive representatives from DJCS, the Department of Health, the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, and Victoria Police to coordinate service responses, manage risk, and resolve complex cross-agency issues.

About the Role

The Multi Agency Panel Secretariat supports the effective and efficient operation of the Multi Agency Panel and serves as a central point for information sharing and interdepartmental liaison. Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Multi Agency Panel Secretariat, the Senior Coordinator works with a broad range of stakeholders to facilitate information exchange and support the development, monitoring and review of coordinated service responses.

Please note in this role you will be exposed to sensitive and explicit material relating to serious sex and serious violent offending on a regular basis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the development and ongoing review of Coordinated Services Plans for individuals subject to post-sentence orders.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to support effective information sharing and service coordination.
• Monitoring changing service needs and escalating outstanding issues to the Multi Agency Panel for timely resolution.
• Managing enquiries from case managers and stakeholders regarding service planning and implementation.
• Providing secretariat support, including preparing meeting papers, coordinating agendas, taking minutes and recording service decisions.
• Building productive relationships across government and contributing to collaborative problem solving and service delivery outcomes.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience working in a Correctional or Forensic Health Service environment and/or within a legislative framework is desirable, but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of service delivery and coordination for individuals with complex needs.
• Strong report writing and written communication skills.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex issues.
• The ability to work collaboratively across agencies and adapt to changing priorities.

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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.

< p>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:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

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.