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Manager, Legal Policy Specialist

2 months ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Government of Victoria, Australia Full time
About the Role:

The State Government of Victoria, Australia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Legal Policy Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for managing a small team and providing legal policy advice and support in the delivery of victim-focused reforms.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in law, legal policy, or a related field, with experience in managing people to achieve objectives within tight timeframes. They will also possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to develop complex policies, briefs, and Cabinet submissions to a high standard.

About the Team:

The Legal Policy team is responsible for formulating and driving the strategic policy direction, including leading innovations that support alignment with best practice in victim support. The team oversees the administration of the Victims Legal Service, delivered by Victoria Legal Aid in partnership with community legal centres.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing a team responsible for the development, implementation, and delivery of strategic legal policy advice.
  • Supporting the FAS assessment team, including providing advice on the application of legislation, regulations, and guidelines as it relates to scheme decisions.
  • Liaising and negotiating with senior stakeholders, including Office of Parliamentary Counsel, regarding the development of reform options and scheme design.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:

  • Excellent knowledge and experience in the law, legal policy, or a related field.
  • Experience in the application of administrative law.
  • Experience in managing people to achieve objectives within tight timeframes.
  • Excellent ability to communicate complex issues, simply and effectively for a range of audiences.
  • Professional written communication skills and an ability to develop complex policies, briefs, and Cabinet submissions to a high standard.

Qualifications:

  • A degree in law or significant legal policy experience is required.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including a resume and covering letter, through our online portal. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture.