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 make Victoria safer and prevent crime.
- Research complex issues and turn evidence into clear policy advice.
- Work on projects that can make a real difference to community safety.
- Build your policy skills while helping improve the justice system.
- Ongoing, full-time/part-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.

About us

Police and Community Safety (PACS) is a branch within the Community Safety, Victims and Racing (CSVR) group. PACS plays a key role in supporting the Department of Justice and Community Safety's (DJCS) strategic direction to reduce crime and keep Victoria safe.

Police Policy and Crime Prevention (PPCP) is responsible for the co-ordination, development, implementation,



and review of police and crime prevention related policy, projects, programs and legislation in accordance with the Government's priorities. Through this work, PPCP contributes to improving community safety, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the justice system, and influencing improvements to policing and crime prevention.

What you will do

As a policy officer, you will help develop policies that prevent crime and improve community safety. You will work with your team to research issues, deliver projects and advise senior leaders.

You will:

- research complex policy and legal issues to help guide decisions on crime prevention and community safety
- lead key policy projects, spot potential barriers and find ways to address them
- prepare explicit briefings, reports, policy papers and advice for ministers and senior leaders
- help plan consultations, gather views and use evidence to shape policy advice
- track changes in Australia and overseas, share useful findings and support a positive team culture

About you

A tertiary qualification in a related field would be highly desirable. You should also understand how government policy works and how laws shape decisions.

You should also have:

- strong analytical skills to assess complex issues, interpret laws and provide sound policy advice
- policy research experience to gather evidence, review information and help shape policy
- clear writing skills to prepare briefings, reports and advice, with a sound grasp of Cabinet and parliamentary processes
- resilience and flexibility to adapt to change, solve problems and work well with others

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Dale Baldock at View email address on jobs.careers.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy .

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