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Senior Manager, Legal Policy

Victorian Government • Melbourne • 1d ago

Utilise your policy expertise to provide support and advice to Sentencing Advisory Council Fixed-term, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service VPS Grade 6.2: $166,939 - $191,084 plus superannuation About the Sentencing Advisory Council: The Sentencing Advisory Council ('the Council') is an independent statutory body that provides evidence-based advice, research and data about sentencing policy and practice in Victoria. Our aim is to promote confidence and fairness in sentencing through evidence-based advice, research, data and education.In May 2026, the Victorian Government announced that the Council would be undertaking a review of the Sentencing Act 1991 (‘the review'). This role will lead the Council's review, one of the most significant sentencing law reform projects in Victoria in recent years. About the role: Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Manager, Legal Policy is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the review, including the development of high-quality publications, managing legal policy staff, and leading engagement with stakeholders such as the judiciary, government, the legal profession, victims of crime, marginalised communities and the general public. The Senior Manager, Legal Policy will also contribute to shaping the strategic direction of the organisation as a member of the management team.This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a major law reform project and influence sentencing policy and practice in Victoria. Some of your duties will include: Providing authoritative and strategic legal policy advice to the Council's CEO and Board of Directors on sentencing law and reform. Leading the delivery of the Sentencing Act Review - including planning, consultation and final reporting - ensuring outputs are high-quality, evidence-based and delivered on time. Overseeing the development of publications, such as issues papers, options papers and reports. About you: As our ideal candidate, you will possess: Extensive knowledge of criminal law, with a strong focus on sentencing law. Demonstrated experience leading complex legal or policy projects to timely completion. Outstanding written communication skills, including experience producing high-quality reports. 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.We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our organisation, we'd love to hear from you. To be eligible, please apply by 11.59pm May 24th 2026. 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.