Senior Legal Policy Officer

Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission. 

Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the ‘Courts Group'. 

Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

The Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.

The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.

About the Role

As a newly created full/part-time ongoing position, the Senior Legal Policy Officer works in conjunction with the Counsel to the Chief Justice to provide support to the Chief Justice in the areas of law reform, policy, scholarship and engagement.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing expert legal and policy research and analysis across a broad range of legal subject matter supporting the Chief Justice's functions including engagement on law reform issues, development of internal policies, participation in national forums and public engagement
• Preparing high-level correspondence, submissions, briefings and other materials on policy reform, legislative developments and complex legal issues
• Monitoring and analysing legislative and policy developments at a State and Federal level and provide authoritative advice on the impacts upon the Courts Group
• Maintaining internal policy and reference documents
• Supporting the provision of specialist legal advice within court administration
• Consulting with the judiciary, respond to queries and support internal committees and working groups as required
• Identifying emerging trends and issues and develop change management and continuous improvement strategies

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in law and admitted to practice
• Current practicing certificate or the ability to acquire highly desirable
• Knowledge of the practice and procedures of the Victorian Courts and Tribunals system, highly desirable

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

• resume 
• a short cover letter

Other information

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

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 email the contact person listed in the advertisement.

As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, we conduct pre-employment checks, including but not limited to, reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially and with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both our candidates and the organisation.