Policy Lead: Expanding Legal Help Access & Grants

Careers; Victoria; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria seeks a Policy Officer to improve access to legal help. You will research issues and write clear government advice, support grant funding, and work with the justice system on shared projects.

A relevant university qualification is desirable, with strong writing, research, and Excel skills. The role is ongoing, full-time in Victoria, offering a salary of AU$79,122–AU$96,073 per year plus super.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and research skills to explain policy issues clearly.
• Good organisation skills to manage tasks and support meetings.
• Understanding of grants, or the ability to learn how they work.
• Excel skills to use formulas, pivot tables and charts.

Responsibilities

• Research issues and write clear advice for government.
• Help develop plans to improve legal assistance services.
• Prepare briefs, letters and reports for senior staff.
• Support grant funding and report on how funds are used.
• Work with others across the justice system on shared projects.

Skills

Writing

Research

Policy analysis

Organization

Communication

Education

Relevant university qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria seeks a Policy Officer to improve access to legal help. You will research issues and write clear government advice, support grant funding, and work with the justice system on shared projects.

A relevant university qualification is desirable, with strong writing, research, and Excel skills. The role is ongoing, full-time in Victoria, offering a salary of AU$79,122–AU$96,073 per year plus super.