Senior Legal Policy Officer
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Policy |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DJ7547FEB2024 |
| Closing Date: | 18-Feb-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $113,022 - $136,747 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - VPS 5 Senior Legal Policy Officer - First Law Officer Team - Feb 26.pdf (PDF, 250KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Shaun Connell - 03 8663 0750 shaun.connell@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
About the business unit
The First Law Officer (FLO) team sits within the Integrity Policy and Performance business unit of the Integrity, Regulation and Legal Services group, and leads the delivery of legal policy advice in relation to the Attorney-General's First Law Officer functions.
About the role
Working within a highly supportive and collaborative environment, the Senior Legal Policy Officer will focus on the delivery of the First Law Officer functions and work flexibly across other areas, as required. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, highly regarded team and work on matters that go to the heart of ensuring fairness in the justice system.
Some of your duties will include:
- Managing a varied caseload of matters relating to the Attorney-General's First Law Officer functions (including petitions for mercy, interjurisdictional prisoner transfers and expungement applications).
- Corresponding with applicants and relevant stakeholders and providing high-quality legal policy advice to the Attorney-General about the exercise of her powers in relation to First Law Officer matters.
- Providing instructions to the Victorian Government Solicitor's Office about the management of requests for the taking of overseas evidence and requests regarding the administration of charities.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Knowledge of/ and or experience in a relevant area of law.
- Strong analytical and written communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience in criminal law and/ or Victorian Government administrative processes would be advantageous
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
Imortant information
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
