Policy Officer
- Location: Melbourne - CBD
- Job Function: Policy
- Work Type: Ongoing - full time
About this role
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Utilise your policy reform. expertise to provide support and advice to Courts, Civil and Criminal Law
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Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-perform.ing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
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VPS Grade 4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation.
About the Business Unit:
Courts, Civil and Criminal Law (CCCL) supports the Attorney-General and Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) ministers to deliver criminal and civil law policy responsibilities by providing legal, policy, integrity and assurance expertise to the DJCS and Justice Ministers. We work collaboratively with key entities across the justice system and the department to ensure policy reform. is strategic, relevant, holistic and people centred.
About the Role:
Ongoing opportunity to contribute to the delivery of strategic justice system policy reform.s, including policy advice and strategic projects relating to the courts finance and key entities across the justice system.
Some of your duties will include:
- Contributing to the development and implementation of policy proposals, programs and initiatives within the Attorney-General's reform. program.
- Researching, analysing, preparing, and presenting high-quality written materials including clear and concise reports, briefings, and presentations on operational policy and program issues, options, and other matters.
- Supporting the development, costing and analysis of budget submissions and outcomes.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position des.cription.
About You:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
- Strong writing and research skills with the ability to assist with the preparation of policy materials.
- Knowledge, skills and experience in either policy development or implementation.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, Victorian Government policy documents and processes would be highly favourable.
- Experience with and or/knowledge of the Victorian courts and tribunal system 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 form.ats.
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 form.at to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INform.ATION:
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.
Courts, Civil and Criminal Law (CCCL) supports the Attorney-General and Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) ministers to deliver criminal and civil law policy responsibilities by providing legal, policy, integrity and assurance expertise to the DJCS and Justice Ministers. We work collaboratively with key entities across the justice system and the department to ensure policy reform. is strategic, relevant, holistic and people centred.
Job details
| Job Reference: | VG/DJSCDJ1655MARCH2026 |
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| Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Policy |
| Classification: | VPSG4 |
| Salary Range: | $97,955 - $111,142 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Date posted: | 12-Mar-2026 |
| Application Close Date: | 26-Mar-2026 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - VPS4 - Policy Officer CPSL.pdf (PDF, 242KB) Position Description |
| Contact: |
Emily Haddow - 0424253556
emily.haddow@justice.vic.gov.au
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