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?
- Utilise your legal and policy expertise to provide support and advice to the Sentencing Advisory Council branch
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Fixed-Term (2 years), Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
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VPS Grade VPS4: $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation.
About Us:
The Sentencing Advisory Council (‘the Council') is an independent statutory body that provides evidencebased advice, research and data about sentencing policy and practice in Victoria.
In May 2026, the Victorian Government announced that the Council would be undertaking a review of the Sentencing Act 1991 (‘the review'). This role will play a key role in the Council's review, which will be one of the most significant sentencing law reform projects in Victoria in recent years.
About the Role:
The Legal Policy Officer is responsible for contributing to the production of reports and other outputs related to the Sentencing Act Review, undertaking research into sentencing issues, writing briefings for the Council's Board of Directors as well as the Attorney-General, consulting with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and providing other support and assistance as required to the management team.
Some of your duties will include:
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Providing legal policy advice to the Senior Manager of Legal Policy, CEO, and the Council's Board of Directors on issues relating to sentencing law and practice.
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Contributing to the Sentencing Act Review – including research, planning, consultation, and reportwriting
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Contributing to other research projects on complex sentencing matters in collaboration with other staff, including the preparation of high quality reports, publications and other written materials
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You:
As an ideal candidate, you will possess:
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Knowledge of Victorian criminal law is essential, and knowledge of sentencing law in particular is highly desirable.
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Able to write clearly, concisely and persuasively across a range of document types such as correspondence, project plans and research reports.
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Persuasive presentation skills.
Qualifications
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A tertiary qualification in law is required
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 national police checks and misconduct screening.
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 servi ces to, or are impacted by our work.
