Legal Policy Officer

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?

• You will help shape criminal law policy and legislative reform in Victoria.
• You will work on high-profile projects across a broad range of legal areas.
• You will gain valuable experience in policy development and law reform.
• You will join a supportive team with opportunities to build your career.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As Legal Policy Officer, you will help develop and reform policy and legislation. You will research issues and support advice, projects and reform work across the Attorney-General's portfolio.

You will:

• support important policy proposals, programs and reform projects
• research issues and help prepare clear advice on policy and legislation
• work with people across the department and justice system on shared projects
• help prepare cabinet, parliamentary and ministerial documents for the Attorney-General
• contribute to varied projects across criminal law policy and other priority work.

About you

No mandatory qualification is listed for this role. A relevant tertiary qualification in law is highly desirable.

You should also have:

• knowledge of social policy, related fields or law, with relevant professional experience
• knowledge of Victorian Government processes and policy development
• strong writing, research, analysis and problem-solving skills
• flexibility to work with others, manage changing priorities and support an inclusive workplace.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Catherine Dawson at ***************@justice.vic.gov.au.

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.