Lead Attorney-General policy and strategy relating to the courts and VCAT. Fixed, Full-Time opportunity (5 years). SES Grade 1: $232,790 - $298,488 Total Renumeration Package. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Director, Courts Policy, Strategy and Legislation to provide a critical role within Courts and Justice System Reform. About the Business Unit The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) provides a range of government programs and services focused on improving community safety, victim services, regulatory services and crime prevention, and building strong collaboration across the justice system. The Courts Policy, Strategy and Legislation team is located within the Courts and Justice System Reform (CJSR) business unit in the Justice System Coordination (JSRC) group. JSRC supports the Attorney-General, DJCS Ministers and the department by providing legal, policy, integrity and assurance expertise. About the Role The Director, Courts Policy Strategy and Legislation, is responsible for leading Attorney-General policy and strategy relating to the courts and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). A member of the CJSR and JSRC executive leadership teams, the Director leads approximately 18 staff across three teams providing leadership, strategic direction and guidance. The role is responsible for managing staff development and performance, team resources and budgets, and leading policy and strategy for the Attorney-General's courts portfolio. Some of your duties will include: Provide high-level, accurate, timely and strategic courts policy advice and support to the Executive Director and Deputy Secretary to support the Attorney General, Ministers, the Secretary and other stakeholders. Lead and oversee the management and delivery of priority legislative, policy and strategic projects for the Attorney-General and other justice Ministers. Support the Executive Director and other branch Directors to oversee and deliver the Attorney-General's overall policy program. 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: Sound strategic thinking skills combined with an expert understanding of how to work across Government. Demonstrated ability to provide judicious, strategic, pragmatic and feasible solutions to issues relating to government. Exemplary stakeholder engagement, relationship and management skills including demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with key senior stakeholders and to deal responsively, practically and creatively with complex issues. Proven resource and people management skills, including demonstrated ability to build effective high-performance teams and to successfully lead change. A proven track record in senior management and corporate leadership in matters of operational management, resource management, quality management practices and corporate governance. Qualifications/requirements There are no essential qualifications for the role, however qualifications in law, economics or public policy will be considered favourably. 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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening. 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.
