Manager, Legislation Reform

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government in Melbourne CBD is seeking a Manager, Legislation Reform to lead a team and deliver legislative reform for Victoria’s earth resources. The role oversees complex statutory reform and builds organisational capability to inform senior decision-making and strategic direction.

The position is ongoing with hybrid work arrangements, located in Melbourne CBD. Applicants should have a tertiary qualification in law or related field and substantial experience briefing senior leaders

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in law, natural resource management, economics, planning and environment, public policy or another relevant field is mandatory.
• Experience providing authoritative, evidence-based advice to senior leaders, including the preparation of complex, high impact briefs, reports and submissions to inform and influence decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver legislative and subordinate legislation reform for Victoria's earth resources.
• Provide high-quality, timely advice to inform senior decision-making and strategic direction.

Skills

Legal background

Policy briefs & submissions

Education

Tertiary qualification in law or related field

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 2333

The Manager, Legislation Reform leads a team to deliver legislative and subordinate legislation reform to support the responsible development of Victoria’s earth resources. The Manager oversees complex statutory reform processes, builds organisational capability, and provides high-quality, timely advice to inform senior decision-making and strategic direction.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in law, natural resource management, economics, planning and environment, public policy or another relevant field is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience providing authoritative, evidence based advice to senior leaders, including the preparation of complex, high impact briefs, reports and submissions to inform and influence decision making.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements available.

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 25 October 2025.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

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We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [e-mail] .

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us .

Applications close Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11.59pm