Principal Policy Officer

- Utilise your Analytical expertise to provide support and advice to the Victim Services Support and Reform branch
- A Fixed-Term, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service until 31st December 2026
- VPS Grade 6.1: $138,631 - $162,076 plus superannuation.

About the Business Unit:

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver a major initiative for victims of crime. The FAS is a landmark reform that has replaced the judicially based Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal with an administrative scheme that prioritises the needs of victims and supports their recovery from violent crime. The FAS represents a major leap forward in government's response to victims of crime. Established under the Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance Scheme) Act 2022, the FAS provides financial assistance through a simple and easy to navigate process that is fair, sensitive, and responsive to victims' needs. The FAS aims to acknowledge harm done and be trauma informed, inclusive and culturally safe.

About the Role:

The Principal Policy Officer will lead the development and delivery of the independent review of the FAS.

Some of your duties will include:

- Leading the preparation for and oversee delivery of the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) independent review
- Leading engagement with the independent reviewer, ensuring the review delivers to its Terms of Reference and the reviewer's contractual requirements
- Providing high-quality advice to FAS assessment staff, to support sound decisions that are consisistent with legislation, regulations, and policies.

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

About You:

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

- Demonstrated experience in developing complex policy advice, conducting research, and leading significant projects
- Demonstrated experience in providing complex advice on administrative law, statutory decision-making and interpretation, and human rights
- Experience in leading engagement with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- A tertiary qualification in law, policy development or another relevant field is highly desirable.

To learn more about the Technical Expertise you will require before applying, please read the attached position description.

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. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers 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 don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.

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