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. About the role The Senior Legal Policy Officer will primarily focus on legal profession regulation matters. They will have the opportunity to gain 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: List the position's core duties/responsibilities. Provide advice to the Attorney-General and departmental executives on operational issues affecting legal profession regulators, including in relation to budget, subordinate legislation and legislative reform Manage designated projects, undertake research and develop and evaluate evidence policy proposals to improve the operation of legal profession regulation and deliver on government priorities. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position des.cription. Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm February 12th 2026. About you To be successful in this role, you will have: Highly developed knowledge and experience of legislative and public policy processes or relevant legal practice experience. Proven ability to adopt an innovative, strategic and solutions-focused approach to problem solving. Proven ability to consistently deliver high quality written and verbal advice, effectively analysing complex issues. * Proven ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. 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.
