Empower people and elevate your career – join Forensic Intervention Services.

Enjoy world-class training and wellbeing support.

Flexible home and on-site working arrangements

Earn $138,631 – $185,518 (VPS6) per year plus super.

1 Fixed-term role available

FIS provides evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services for individuals in custody and the community. We focus on areas such as violent and sexual offending, restorative justice, violent extremism and family violence.

As part of the Service Development Branch, you are responsible for ensuring the full implementation and management of the Forensic Intervention Services Family Violence Pathway project.

This is the perfect opportunity if you’re looking to expand your expertise, enjoy a more dynamic role or leave a lasting influence in a progressive field.

In addition to compelling work, we offer:

· flexible work options

· mental health and wellbeing support

· annual leadership forums and conferences

· professional registration funding

· relocation allowances for eligible candidates

What you'll do

As a Senior Project Manager, Family Violence working in the Service Development Branch you will define the Senior Project Manager, Family Violence Portfolio project’s strategic direction and plans, and effectively manage and lead a small project team, resources, stakeholders and suppliers.

You will:

Manage and lead the delivery of the Forensic Intervention Services Family Violence project undertaking design, development, transition, implementation and evaluation.

Maintain governance and project management requirements in line with the department's project management excellence (PME) framework.

Lead operational and strategic project specifically relating to the implementation of the family violence pathway within the Service.

Prepare complex briefing papers, correspondence, and proposals on a range of issues in a time-pressured environment for senior departmental stakeholders and required to negotiate and liaise with a wide range of senior managers, stakeholders, external government, and service providers on a range of complex program development and service delivery matters.

This role may require travel and the delivery of after-hours services

To learn more about the role, and the kind of candidate we are looking for, please read the position description.

Technical Expertise

Demonstrated proven track record in managing and leading projects at all levels across a variety of public sector areas, preferably including organisational change (Machinery of Government), and information and communication strategies.

Experience in applying structured project management methods.

Experience in managing complex projects and processes within complex service systems.

Demonstrated understanding of the legislative and operational considerations impacting delivery of clinical services within a forensic environment.

Qualifications

A relevant tertiary qualification would be highly desirable.

To find out more about the role and FIS, go to our website or contact our recruitment team at [email protected]

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department’s work. One of the ways do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.

We’re proud of our individual differences. We’re proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is continually working towards increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) workforce. The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff across all our roles. This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process. To learn more, email [email protected]

If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 12 June 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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependent on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

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.