Position Description - Stepping Into ProgramPosition Title

Social Policy and Service Delivery Reform - Justice Intern

Location

Melbourne

Position Duration

152 hours

June 2018 - July 2018

Position Overview

The Department of Premier and Cabinet’s vision is to be recognised and respected leaders in whole-of-government policy and performance.

We work for the people of Victoria by helping the government achieve its strategic objectives. We do this by supporting the Premier, Deputy Premier, Special Minister of State, the Ministers for Aboriginal Affairs, Equality, Multicultural Affairs, Veterans as well as the Cabinet.

We lead the Victorian Public Service by:

▪ setting clear examples

▪ driving the government’s objectives

▪ providing unifying intelligence within the Victorian Government

▪ pursuing excellence in whole-of-government outcomes in delivery and reform.

The department is committed to:

▪ strong policy outcomes

▪ engaged citizens

▪ professional public administration

▪ high performance.

Our public sector values

DPC upholds and demonstrates the values of the VPS and is the embodiment of VPS leadership. DPC’s values are adopted from the Public Administration Act 2004:

▪ Leadership

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▪ Integrity

▪ Responsiveness

▪ Impartiality

▪ Accountability

▪ Respect

▪ Commitment to Human Rights.

The Social Policy group

The Social Policy and Service Delivery Reform group is responsible for Aboriginal Victoria, Aboriginal affairs policy, multicultural affairs and social cohesion, education, justice, health and human service policy, equality and intergovernmental strategy. The group is also responsible for coordinating the National Disability Insurance Scheme, contributing to the development of strategic social services reforms, and whole-of-government family violence policy, including monitoring and coordinating the delivery of all 227 Royal Commission recommendations.

The Justice branch

Justice Branch provides high-quality, strategic analysis and advice on justice policy issues to support the Premier and Cabinet. The Branch also contributes to the development and delivery of key policies and priority projects from a whole-of-government perspective across the justice portfolio. This includes working within the policy portfolio areas of:

• Attorney-General, including legal policy and courts

• Police

• Youth Justice

• Corrections

• Family Violence and Perpetrator Accountability.

Duties

The internship is an opportunity to work at the centre of a range of challenging issues and will provide an insight into a public service policy career. The internship will allow you to apply your strategic thinking, analytics and influencing skills within a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to, and work on, a diverse range of matters across the Justice Branch, including

• conducting research on policy issues

• assisting in the preparation of briefings

• attending meetings with DPC officers working on relevant matters

• responding to correspondence.

Key selection criteria

Knowledge and skills

Written Communication

▪ Prepares basic letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language

▪ Organises information in a logical sequence

▪ Includes content appropriate for the purpose and audience

Verbal Communication

▪ Confidently conveys information relevant to the role

▪ Clearly explains information and listens for feedback

▪ Speaks clearly and concisely

▪ Has a polite and considerate manner when dealing with others

Personal qualities

Conceptual and Analytical Ability

▪ Handles high level concepts and complexity with ease

▪ Discusses broad constructs as well as concrete examples

▪ Can solve problems outside previous experience by applying models and concepts

▪ Synthesises information from a range of disparate sources and events, including from outside own areas of responsibility

▪ Can identify and explore the critical points of influence or tension

Team Work

▪ Collaborates and supports others in the pursuit of common goals

▪ Shows respect for others' views and contributions

▪ Accommodates and works well with the different working styles of others

▪ Encourages resolution of conflict within the group

▪ Takes on team leadership responsibilities where appropriate

Flexibility and Adaptability

▪ Readily adapts to changing circumstances

▪ Is open to new ideas, approaches and viewpoints

▪ Embraces ambiguity and sees it as an opportunity to provide clarity

▪ Accepts changed priorities without undue discomfort

▪ Recognises the merits of different options and acts accordingly

Pay

$25.76 plus super

Ideal Degree/ Disciplines

Law, Criminology, Humanities, Public Policy, Economics and Related field

Eligibility Requirements

· Currently studying in their final or penultimate year of a relevant undergraduate or post-graduate degree with an Australian university

· Australian citizens or permanent residents· All preferred applicants will be required to produce sufficient proof of their identity prior to

commencing employment with the department and the employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check