Policy Officer

About This Role

Help shape policy that improves support for victims of crime.Work on major justice reforms with a skilled legal policy team.See your work inform government decisions and real system change.Build your policy skills in a flexible role with remote working options.Fixed term, part-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.

About Us

Victims, Redress and System Reform (VRSR) is part of the Community Safety, Victims and Racing Group within the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS). VRSR's Strategy, Policy and Performance teams are responsible for the development and implementation of policy that place victims and other priority groups at the centre of our justice system. This aims to support effective prevention, early intervention and effective responses to crime. This includes supporting major reforms including the Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme, Victims Legal Service, Victoria's first Aboriginal Victims of Crime Strategy, priority reforms for victim survivors of family and sexual violence, and legislative reforms to elevate the victims within the justice system.

What You Will Do

As policy officer, you will help improve policies and services that support victims of crime.

You will work across legal policy, provide clear advice and support important government reforms.

You Will

develop clear policy advice and analyse legislation to improve outcomes for victimsprepare high-quality briefings, reports, correspondence and submissions for ministers and senior leaderssupport the governance and day-to-day operation of the Victims Legal Service with reliable secretariat supportcontribute to complex reform projects that strengthen services for victims of crimebuild positive working relationships across government to support policy development and service delivery.

About You

A tertiary qualification in public policy, public administration, law, human or social sciences is highly desirable.

You should have experience in policy development, strong written communication skills and a sound understanding of government processes. Knowledge of victims' issues and the criminal justice system is desirable.

You Should Also Have

strong policy development and research skillsclear written communication with close attention to detailsound project planning and critical thinking skillsflexible and inclusive ways of working with others.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Lauren Scholz at lauren.scholz@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

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 national police checks 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.