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?
About the Business Unit:
Police and Community Safety (PACS) is a branch within the Community Safety, Victims and Racing (CSVR) group. PACS plays a key role in supporting the Department of Justice and Community Safety's (DJCS) strategic direction to reduce crime and keep Victoria safe. PACS enhances community safety through public policy reform, governance and legislative advice, targeted programs, and restorative activities.
About the Role:
The role of the Senior Manager includes leading a team of legislation and policy officers working in a high volume, fast paced ever changing environment; overseeing high impact legislative reform projects; providing critical and strategic thought leadership in relation to policing and community safety; and investing in networks and working relationships with Victoria Police, the department and other agencies to enhance effectiveness and achieve sound outcomes.
Some of your duties will include:
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Lead, develop and motivate the Legislation and Governance team ensuring the team delivers expert, knowledgeable, high quality and timely policy advice to the Minister for Police and Departmental Executives.
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Manage the delivery of the team's work program including establishing and managing ongoing mechanisms to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of key projects.
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Develop and manage positive relationships with key senior stakeholders including senior executives across the public service.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You:
As our ideal candidat e, you will possess:
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in policing, justice or community safety policy and strategy; legislative and cabinet processes; and legislative reform process.
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. Dependant 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.
Please apply by July 2nd 11.59pm 2026 to be eligible for this position.
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.
