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?

- Help shape policies that improve access to legal help in Victoria.
- Turn research into transparent advice for government decisions.
- Support grants that fund legal assistance services across the state.
- Join a team where your writing can make a difference.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $79,122 - $96,073 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As a policy officer, you will help improve how people access legal help in Victoria. You will work with the legal assistance team on policy, funding and reform.

You will

- research issues and write clear advice for government
- help develop plans to improve legal assistance services
- prepare briefs, letters and reports for senior staff
- support grant funding and report on how funds are used




- work with others across the justice system on shared projects.

About you

You do not need a specific qualification to apply. A relevant university qualification is highly desirable.

You should also have

- strong writing and research skills to explain policy issues clearly
- valuable organisation skills to manage tasks and support meetings
- an understanding of grants, or the ability to learn how they work
- Excel skills to use formulas, pivot tables and charts.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Leesa Bevan 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 workplace for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

📌 Policy Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Melbourne