Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC
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 positive 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?
Shape policy and governance work across Victoria's justice system.
Provide advice on issues that affect justice services and decision-making.
Work closely with senior leaders and justice system partners.
Build your policy skills while helping improve how the justice system works.
Fixed term, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As Senior Policy Officer, you will provide clear policy and governance advice across the Attorney-General's portfolio.
You will help develop policy, support key justice bodies and prepare advice and documents for senior decision-makers.
You will:
prepare
complex
cabinet,



parliamentary and ministerial documents and correspondence
develop and implement
practical
policy proposals, programs and initiatives across the Attorney-General's portfolio
provide
clear and informed
advice on policy, performance and justice system reform issues
work with justice system partners to deliver
effective
policy and reform projects
build and maintain
solid
working relationships while supporting a positive and inclusive team.
About you
A relevant tertiary qualification is highly desirable. You should also have knowledge of policy development, implementation or law.
You should also have:
sound knowledge
of Victorian Government processes and policy development
experience in
governance, financial reporting or performance reporting
strong policy skills, with the ability to develop
clear options and recommendations
the ability to assess complex issues, build support for ideas and provide
clear advice
.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Melinda Simpson at ******.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
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.
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📌 Senior Policy Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Melbourne