Senior Policy Architect for Victims' Justice Reform

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking a Senior Legal Policy Officer to shape policy and laws that improve support for victims. You will help deliver major reforms across Victoria’s justice system and work on complex issues that affect people’s lives.

A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent is highly desirable. You will analyse policy issues, provide advice to ministers and senior leaders, prepare reports and submissions, and support the Victims of Crime Financial

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and policy skills, including using data to inform policy.
• Sound knowledge of policy development and government processes.
• High-quality written communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• analyse complex policy issues and use data to guide policy development
• provide clear advice on victims’ issues to ministers and senior leaders
• contribute to major policy, legal and reform projects that support victims
• prepare accurate reports, briefings, submissions and government correspondence
• support effective advice on the Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme

Skills

Analytical skills

Policy development

Data analysis

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Laws or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking a Senior Legal Policy Officer to shape policy and laws that improve support for victims. You will help deliver major reforms across Victoria’s justice system and work on complex issues that affect people’s lives.

A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent is highly desirable. You will analyse policy issues, provide advice to ministers and senior leaders, prepare reports and submissions, and support the Victims of Crime Financial