Principal Legal Policy Officer

Victorian Government • Melbourne • 13h ago

Utilise your legal expertise to provide support and advice to the Integrity Regulation and Legal Services branch A Fixed-Term (until 30/06/2028), full-time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service VPS Grade 6: $138,631 - $185,518 plus superannuation. About the Business Unit: Integrity Policy and Performance (IPP) is a business unit within the Integrity, Regulation and Legal Services group of the Department of Justice and Community Safety. IPP is responsible for: Supporting the Attorney-General in her role as the Minister responsible for Victoria's integrity system and as First Law Officer. Leading the development of policy and legislative reforms affecting Victoria's integrity system, including in relation to public sector corruption and misconduct, police oversight, legal profession regulation, information privacy, freedom of information and judicial complaints. Providing whole-of-Victorian-government policy leadership on integrity, privacy and information sharing issues. About the Role: The Principal Legal Policy Officer will contribute across the team's responsibilities including providing informed and authoritative advice on key issues impacting legal profession regulatory framework. In this role, the Principal Legal Policy Officer will have the opportunity to gain experience, or build on existing experience, working closely with other Australian jurisdictions in the Legal Profession Uniform Law scheme as well as developing strong stakeholder relationships with relevant key stakeholders. Some of your duties will include: Reviewing key policy settings and identifying strategic risks and opportunities for reform in the legal profession regulation framework and advise senior departmental executives and the Attorney-General on options and pathways to implementation. Providing considered, informed and authoritative analysis and advice on complex issues affecting legal profession regulation including legislative, regulatory and budgetary and operational issues. Independently managing complex projects including identifying key decision points, consultation strategies, timelines and risk management frameworks. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About You: As our ideal candidate, you will possess: Strong and comprehensive knowledge and experience in developing and delivering legislation. Proven ability to adopt an innovative, strategic and solutions focused approach to the development of policy and law reform options. Proven ability to consistently deliver high quality written and vernal advice, effectively analysing complex issues. Proven ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications/Requirements: * A tertiary qualification in law or relevant discipline is highly desirable. 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. IMPORTANT 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.

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