Legal Policy Manager

4 months ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

Utilise your expertise in leading, developing, and supporting the Aboriginal Justice reform agenda through policy reform and legislation.
- An ongoing opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.
- VPS Grade 6: $129,379 - $173,138 plus superannuation.

This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Legal Policy Manager, in the Aboriginal Justice Group to provide a critical role in the Aboriginal Justice Policy Reform Unit.
About the business unit
The Aboriginal Justice group of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) is committed to driving systemic change in the justice system, to connect, support and deliver better outcomes for the Aboriginal community. The group works in partnership with Traditional Owners and the Victorian Aboriginal community to embed the principles of self-determination in the justice sector.
The Aboriginal Justice Policy Reform Unit (AJPRU) drives structural and systemic transformation and coordinates efforts across the department to improve justice outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians through policy development, legislative reform, and genuine commitment to self-determination. The AJPRU has primary responsibility for coordinating the delivery of the Aboriginal Justice group's law and policy reform agenda.
About the role
Within this role, you will be responsible for developing reform policy and/or legislation proposals and providing policy advice in relation to the Aboriginal Justice reform agenda

**Some of your duties will include**:

- Lead policy projects that drive systemic reform to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people in contact with the justice system.
- Have a demonstrated understanding of the Victorian Government's commitment to Aboriginal self-determination and be able to identify and deliver measurable outcomes that align with the overarching Aboriginal self-determination agenda.

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

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- Excellent knowledge of Aboriginal culture and society and understanding of historical and contemporary issues facing Stolen Generations and Aboriginal Victorians.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal Community.
- Understanding of the legal context of the Stolen Generations Reparations Package.
- Proven record of expertise and achievement at a senior level, including successfully managing teams exposed to sensitive and/or confronting material, demonstrating leadership in collaborative environments, and working across teams and organisations to achieve outcomes.

**Benefits**:

- An evolving structure with opportunities for career advancement.
- Find work life balance, initially working from home.
- Make an impact that will help Victorian industries manage the threat of COVID-19
- Be part of a once in a lifetime operation supporting the Victorian community.
- Generous and fair salary with great working conditions and salary sacrificing options.
- Job stability in a fixed term position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
- A fair salary
- enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
- Generous leave entitlements with provisions for many forms of leave.
- Employee Assistance Program support where you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service.

How to apply

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**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.

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