Policy Officer – Crime Prevention & Community Safety

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria, is seeking a Policy Officer to 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 issues, lead policy projects, prepare clear briefings, plan consultations, and track global developments to shape policy advice, contributing to safer communities.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to assess complex issues and interpret laws.
• Policy research experience to gather evidence and shape policy.
• Clear writing skills to prepare briefings, reports and advice.
• Resilience and flexibility to adapt and work well with others.

Responsibilities

• 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 clear 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

Skills

Analytical skills

Policy research

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in related field

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria, is seeking a Policy Officer to 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 issues, lead policy projects, prepare clear briefings, plan consultations, and track global developments to shape policy advice, contributing to safer communities.