Lead major law reforms that shape Victoria's justice system.
Guide a skilled team to develop laws that make a real difference.
Work with senior leaders and government on complex legal issues.
Build a strong team while helping create a safer, fairer Victoria.
Fixed-term (3 years), full time role earning $166,939 - $191,084 per year, plus super.
About us
Criminal Law Policy (CLP) sits within the Justice System Coordination and Reform (JSCR) group of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS).
The two CLP teams lead policy development and law reform across criminal law issues, including delivering the Attorney-General's legislative reform program and national reform projects through the Standing Council of Attorneys-General.
Some of CLP's recent projects include:
changes to address community safety concerns, including recent offences and changes to court processes
bail reforms
delivering key legislative reforms to improve the justice system response to family violence, stalking and personal safety concerns, such as the new coercive control offence.
We work collaboratively with key entities across the justice system and the department to ensure policy reform is strategic, relevant, holistic and people-centred.
We also support the department's relationship with key statutory agencies, including the Sentencing Advisory Council.
What you will do
As Senior Manager, Criminal Law Policy, you will lead a team that develops major changes to criminal law.
You will provide expert advice and guide work that supports the Attorney-General and Victoria's justice system.
You will:
lead and support askilledteam to plan and deliver major criminal law reforms
provideclear, expertadvice to senior leaders and government on complex legal issues




work with justice agencies to solve difficult problems and improve the justice system
lead the preparation of cabinet papers, parliamentary papers and ministerial replies
build astrong, inclusiveteam culture that supports new ideas and helps people grow.
About you
You must have a tertiary qualification in law or a closely related field.
You should also have:
strong experienceleading major legal or policy projects within the justice system
proven people leadershipskills, with the ability to guide, support and develop a team
sound legal or policy expertiseand an understanding of Victoria's justice system
strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to advise senior leaders, manage change 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 Michèle Briggs at ••••@justice.vic.gov.au .
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The salary range for this position is set out in the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement ****.
Please refer to the Department of Treasury and Finance website (dtf.vic.gov.au) for further information.
The department pays new employees at the base of the salary range for their grade.
Above-base pay requires executive approval and is only approved in exceptional cases.




If you have previously left the Victorian Public Service (VPS) with a departure or separation package, employment restrictions may apply.
You may need to work in other areas to support priority projects or programs.
The department is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees.
You must follow the Victorian Public Sector Values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
You must also follow the department's policies on the environment, recordkeeping and diversity.
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 Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety
📍 Melbourne