Legal Policy/project Officer
2 weeks ago
**About the role**:
The Legal Policy Officer position reports to the Unit Manager, Policy and Publications in the Regulatory Services Department (RSD), Victoria Police. The Regulatory Services Department is responsible for the regulation and compliance in the firearm, private security, and weapons industries and provides criminal history checks and fingerprinting services to the broader community, as well as crime and accident records reports for insurance purposes.
This position is responsible for providing support to the Regulatory Services Department by providing clear guidance regarding new or amended legislation as well as working with internal and external stakeholders to develop policy proposals and legislative reform, government reporting obligations and responding to enquiries relating to policy or legislative frameworks.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
**Your duties will include**:
- Assess, research and provide advice to senior management on proposed policy and legislative changes or government initiatives affecting the firearm, private security and weapons industries and national police checking service
- Implementation of changes to legislation, policy and procedures
- Ensuring RSDs processes comply with relevant legislation and associated policy
- Preparing briefings and reports for Senior Management on a range of issues
**As the successful applicant, you will have**:
- Research and analytical skills.
- Ability to operate in a team environment effectively and flexibly.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to prepare briefings to senior management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
**Requirements and relevant information**:
- One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
- This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
- Resume
Applications close midnight, Monday 27 November 2023.
**About Us**:
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.
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