Manager, Legal and Administration

Join to apply for the Manager, Legal and Administration role at Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Overview

Join to apply for the Manager, Legal and Administration role at Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria

Responsibilities

• Manage the statutory compliance and administrative operations for the Office of the Public Interest Monitor (PIM)
• Part time / fixed term role for 12 months
• Supervise the Administrative Support Officer, provide direction and coaching and undertake performance management responsibilities
• Liaise with various internal and external stakeholders
• Deliver administrative and legislative requirements for the office, including records management, finance and budget, human resources, information technology, procurement, accommodation and contract management

About This Role

• The role extends across all functions of the Office and its statutory obligations under the PIM Act and related legislation
• The appointee will manage administration and legislative requirements for the Office, including records management, finance and budget, human resources, information technology, procurement, accommodation and contract management
• Interacts with internal and external stakeholders

About The Office Of The Public Interest Monitor

The Public Interest Monitor (PIM), of whom there are three, represents the public interest in decisions about powers and functions that may be exercised. Relevant powers and functions are grouped as "relevant applications" under the PIM Act. Other powers arise under the Witness Protection Act 1991 and the Human Source Management Act 2023. The PIM tests the content and sufficiency of information to support decisions to exercise those powers and functions.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Knowledge of, or the ability to acquire quickly knowledge of, legislation such as the Public Interest Monitor Act 2011 (Vic) and other relevant legislation imposing record-keeping and reporting obligations on the PIM
• Proven ability to provide high-level and confidential legal and administrative support, with extensive experience handling confidential information
• Proven experience in records management, finance and budget, human resources, information technology, procurement, accommodation and contract management
• Ability to work autonomously
• Experience in liaising with various internal and external stakeholders
• A Negative Vetting 1 security clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain it

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. Depending on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, driver's 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 contact the listed contact person on this ad.

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 to 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries
• Government Administration

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria by 2x

Get notified about new Legal Manager jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

---