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?
Senior Legal Policy Officer
- Shape policy and laws that improve support for victims.
- Help deliver major reforms across Victoria's justice system.
- Work on complex issues that affect people's lives.
- Gain meaningful public sector experience in a role with real impact.
- Ongoing/casual, full-time/part-time role earning $116,413 - $128,631 per year, plus super.
What you will do As Senior Legal Policy Officer, you will shape policy and legislative reform for victims. You will provide clear advice and help deliver major government reforms. You will:
- analyse complex policy issues and use data to guide policy development
- provide clear advice on victims' issues to ministers and senior leaders
- contribute to major policy, legal and reform projects that support victims
- prepare accurate reports, briefings, submissions and correspondence for government
- support effective advice on the Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme.
About you A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution is highly desirable. You should also have:
- strong analytical and policy skills, including using data to inform policy
- sound knowledge of policy development and government processes
- high-quality written communication skills with strong attention to detail
- flexible problem-solving skills and the ability to manage changing priorities.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Lauren Scholz at [email protected]. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
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 services to, or are impacted by our work.
