Manager, Legislation Reform

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

This ongoing role is based in Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in law or related field is mandatory.
• Experience preparing complex briefs, reports and submissions to inform decision making.
• Ability to provide authoritative, evidence-based advice to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver legislative and subordinate legislation reform.
• Oversee complex statutory reform processes and provide timely advice to senior decision-makers.

Skills

Policy briefs

High impact reports

Education

Tertiary qualification in law or related field

Job description

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. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description , including the mandatory requirements.

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/NewZealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process. 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 [email protected] . 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 11.59pm on Sunday, 25 October 2025.