Legal Policy Adviser

2 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Premier and Cabinet Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 24 months

Organisation: Department of Premier and Cabinet

**Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/1713790
- VPSG4-$91,418-$103,725

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and highly motivated individual to join the Office of the General Counsel as Legal Policy Adviser in the Legislation and Policy Team at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The Office of the General Counsel provides strategic legal and policy advice to the Premier, DPC Ministers, Department of Premier and Cabinet and other stakeholders. We provide high profile sensitive legal and policy advice from the centre of Government.

The Legislation and Policy Team in OGC is responsible for delivering integrated, strategic and high quality legal and policy advice to our key stakeholders. Within OGC, it is our responsibility to develop and support the development of complex policy and legislative proposals (Bills, regulations and other forms of subordinate instruments) for the Premier, other DPC Ministers and DPC stakeholders, including DPC Cabinet Office and the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel.

As the Legal Adviser, you will play an integral role in a high performing team providing advice on legal, policy and legislative matters, including: constitutional, electoral, criminal justice, human rights, integrity, accountability and transparency systems, regulatory reform, parliamentary processes and major government projects.

We are seeking an experienced, hard-working and experienced policy adviser or lawyer with strong technical legal and policy skills to advise on significant legal policy and legislative matters. You must hold a Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor or equivalent legal qualification conferred by a university in a common law jurisdiction.

**About you**
- Demonstrated experience as a government lawyer, in developing legislation or legislative instruments or related policy, or as a lawyer in the private sector.
- Previous experience and knowledge in the principles and practice of policy and legislative development, constitutional or administrative law.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice on legal and policy issues with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to develop strong, productive partnerships and engage key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and to plan and prioritise tasks, while managing strict timelines.

**This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.**

**How to apply**:

- a resume
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy which requires all DPC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies).

To be able to meet the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination requirements and for the department to meet its obligations under the OH&S Act, the department will request employees provide their vaccination information (including 3rd dose / booster) or evidence of an exemption throughout the recruitment process. Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

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