Senior Research and Policy Officer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Government of Victoria, Australia Full time

Organisation: Victorian Law Reform Commission

Reference: VG/VARIOUSMAY2024

The Victorian Law Reform Commission is a central agency for law reform in Victoria. We are a statutory authority, established under the Victorian Law Reform Commission Act 2000.

We aim to make a significant contribution to maintaining and further developing a fair, just, responsive, inclusive and accessible legal system for all Victorians.

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.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit

If a career that can give you the opportunity to contribute to fairer, more up-to-date and accessible laws appeals to you, we look forward to hearing from you.

  • Utilise your research and policy expertise to provide support and advice to the Victorian Law Reform Commission branch
  • 3x Ongoing or Fixed-Term, Full-Time opportunities to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service

About Us:

There are exciting opportunities to contribute to the Victorian Law Reform Commission's latest inquiry - Artificial Intelligence in Victoria's courts and tribunals and to contribute to its community law reform work.

The right candidate(s) will have highly developed legal and non-legal research skills and proven ability to analyse complex legal and policy issues. You will have a demonstrated ability to identify reform trends and develop options for improving law and practice. Complimenting these skills you will have highly developed writing skills, excellent oral communication, liaison and interpersonal skills, and an ability to work with external stakeholders.

The Victorian Law Reform Commission, established by the Victorian Law Reform Commission Act 2000 (Vic),is an independent, government-funded organisation, and the peak law reform body in Victoria. It reports to the Attorney-General and the Parliament of Victoria in discharging its statutory functions.

About the Role:

This position is for an experienced senior research and policy officer. The work will predominantly be in legal research, stakeholder consultations and the production of law reform publications. You will have excellent legal research, policy and writing skills, be a good communicator and be able to work effectively in a small team.

Relevant experience in the area of technology and the law, particularly artificial intelligence and its application to the legal sector or government decision making, is desirable.

Some of your duties will include:

  • Undertaking high-level legal and non-legal research into complex and diverse areas of the law and practice.
  • Drafting publications for editing by the Team Leader and Commission Chairperson.
  • Developing options and recommendations for reform of the law and practice.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About You:

As an ideal candidate, you will possess:

  • Highly developed legal and non-legal research skills and proven ability to conduct research into complex legal and policy issues.
  • Evidence of highly developed writing skills including the ability to simplify and communicate complex issues of policy and law reform to a non-legal audience in a range of publications and formats.
  • Ability to identify trends and opportunities for law and policy reform and develop options for improving law and practice.
  • Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse, absorb, and manage large volumes of material and produce written work to agreed timetables.
  • Experience of law reform processes and methodology.
  • Experience of community consultation processes.

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.

FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:

  • For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
  • For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.

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.

1 job is currently listed for Victorian Law Reform Commission

Job type:

Other

Job classification:

VPSG5

Contact:

Merrin Mason on |

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Senior Policy And Research Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Government Of Victoria, Australia Full time

    Senior Policy and Research Officer (VPSG5)Job posted:30/05/2024Job type: Full time / Fixed Term Full Time Until 30/06/2025Organisation: Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory AgencyOccupation: PolicyReference: VG/ SENIOR POLICY AND RESEARCH OFFICERAn exciting opportunity is available to join the Policy and Projects team at the Australia New Zealand Policing...

  • Senior Policy And Research Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Government Of Victoria, Australia Full time

    Senior Policy and Research Officer (VPSG5)Job posted:30/05/2024Job type: Full time / Fixed Term Full Time Until 30/06/2025Organisation: Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory AgencyOccupation: PolicyReference: VG/ SENIOR POLICY AND RESEARCH OFFICERAn exciting opportunity is available to join the Policy and Projects team at the Australia New Zealand Policing...

  • Senior Policy And Research Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Government Of Victoria, Australia Full time

    Senior Policy and Research Officer (VPSG5)Job posted: 30/05/2024 Job type: Full time / Fixed Term Full Time Until 30/06/2025 Organisation: Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency Occupation:Policy Reference: VG/ SENIOR POLICY AND RESEARCH OFFICER An exciting opportunity is available to join the Policy and Projects team at the Australia New Zealand...

  • Senior Policy And Research Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Government Of Victoria, Australia Full time

    Senior Policy and Research Officer (VPSG5)Job posted: 30/05/2024 Job type: Full time / Fixed Term Full Time Until 30/06/2025 Organisation: Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency Occupation:Policy Reference: VG/ SENIOR POLICY AND RESEARCH OFFICER An exciting opportunity is available to join the Policy and Projects team at the Australia New Zealand...

  • Senior Policy and Research Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Government of Victoria, Australia Full time

    Job type: Full time / Fixed Term Full Time Until 30/06/2025 Organisation: Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency Occupation: Policy Reference: VG/ SENIOR POLICY AND RESEARCH OFFICER An exciting opportunity is available to join the Policy and Projects team at the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) as a Senior Policy and...

  • Senior Policy and Research Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State of Victoria Full time

    An exciting opportunity is available to join the Policy and Projects team at the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) as a Senior Policy and Research Officer (VPS-5).POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Senior Policy and Research Officer is responsible for supporting their Assistant Director in the successful achievement of the ANZPAA Strategy and...

  • Senior Policy And Research Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Of Victoria Full time

    An exciting opportunity is available to join the Policy and Projects team at the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) as a Senior Policy and Research Officer (VPS-5). POSITION DESCRIPTION The Senior Policy and Research Officer is responsible for supporting their Assistant Director in the successful achievement of the ANZPAA Strategy and...

  • Senior Policy and Research Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Government of Victoria, Australia Full time

    Job Title: Senior Policy and Research Officer (VPSG5)About the Job:Are you ready to join the dynamic Policy and Projects team at Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) as a Senior Policy and Research Officer? This role offers you the chance to contribute to the achievement of ANZPAA's strategic objectives and collaborate on a variety of...

  • Research Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ORIMA Research Full time

    Position Title Research OfficerType Full time or part time (at least 3 days/week)Stream Professional streamLocation Melbourne (Collingwood office)Start Date ASAPSalary Based on skills and experience.ROLE DESCRIPTIONThis role will enable you to be part of a high performing organisation that makes a significantpositive impact on the wellbeing of Australians...

  • Policy and Research Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia ANZPAA Full time

    Two exciting opportunities are available to join the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) as a Policy and Research Officer to assist police leaders prepare for the future.POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Policy and Projects/Research and Innovation teams sits within the Strategy Directorate and are responsible for the research, development, review...

  • Policy and Research Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia ANZPAA Full time

    An exciting opportunity is available to join the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) as a Policy and Research Officer within the Innovation and Research Team.POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Policy and Research Officer is responsible for supporting the successful achievement of the ANZPAA Strategy and Business Plan by working across a range of...

  • Senior Research and Policy Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State of Victoria Full time

    The Victorian Law Reform Commission is a central agency for law reform in Victoria. We are a statutory authority, established under theVictorian Law Reform Commission Act 2000 .We aim to make a significant contribution to maintaining and further developing a fair, just, responsive, inclusive and accessible legal system for all Victorians.We embrace diversity...

  • Policy and Research Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia ANZPAA Full time

    An exciting opportunity is available to join the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) as a Policy and Research Officer within the Policy and Projects Team.POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Policy and Research Officer is responsible for supporting the successful achievement of the ANZPAA Strategy and Business Plan by working across a range of work...

  • Senior Policy Officers

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hudson AU Full time

    Government client seeks Senior Policy Officers to support & provide advice to Senior Executives on a range of policy proposals, programs & initiatives.Senior Policy Officer opportunities Approx.$60-$70 per hour plus Super dependent on experience Full-time, short-term contracts.Immediate Start Melbourne CBD location/Working from Home Arrangement About the...

  • Senior Policy Officers

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hudson AU Full time

    Government client seeks Senior Policy Officers to support & provide advice to Senior Executives on a range of policy proposals, programs & initiatives.Senior Policy Officer opportunitiesApprox. $60-$70 per hour plus Superdependent on experienceFull-time, short-term contracts. Immediate StartMelbourne CBD location/Working from Home ArrangementAbout the...

  • Senior Policy Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Government Of Victoria, Australia Full time

    Organisation: Office of the Victorian Information CommissionerOccupation: Regulatory Governance and ComplianceReference: VG/1796513Senior Policy OfficerSenior Policy Officer – Fixed term, full time - flexible positionThe Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner is an independent regulator established to protect the information rights of Victorians...

  • Senior Policy Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Government of Victoria, Australia Full time

    Organisation:Office of the Victorian Information CommissionerOccupation:Regulatory Governance and ComplianceReference:VG/1796513Senior Policy OfficerSenior Policy Officer – Fixed term, full time - flexible positionThe Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner is an independent regulator established to protect the information rights of Victorians...

  • Policy Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

    THE ROLEThe role of the Policy Officer is to undertake and support key policy and project development activities related to family violence reform coordination. This will involve supporting Principal/Senior Policy Officers with research activities, preparation of policy papers and briefs, and maintaining effective relationships within the WOVG Reform and...

  • Senior Policy Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Health Full time

    The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We're focused on supportingVictorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases,...

  • Senior Policy Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department Of Health Full time

    The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians.We're focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases,...