Legal Policy Specialist

This role focuses on providing legal support to the Courts and Justice System Reform division.

• To succeed in this position, you will need to utilize your legal expertise to contribute to policy development and implementation within the Attorney-General's portfolio.
  
• An ongoing full-time opportunity exists to work on court reform projects within the Attorney-General's portfolio.
  

The department provides policy advice and support on criminal law, civil law, and court and tribunal issues for which the Attorney-General is responsible.

We work collaboratively with key entities across the justice system and the department to ensure policy reform is strategic, relevant, holistic and people-centred.

Within our team, we have a branch that supports and advises the Attorney-General on policy issues across the Court and Coronial systems.

• Our Legislation team delivers legislative reforms related to courts, aiming to improve outcomes, court efficiency and access to justice.
  
• Our Policy team identifies and delivers court policy reforms, which includes supporting the Attorney-General's oversight of the court system to improve outcomes and access to justice.
  
• Our Justice Enhancement and Sustainability team undertakes whole-of-justice-sector strategic policy, particularly related to budget, financial sustainability and efficient system performance.
  

In this Legal Policy Officer role, you will be responsible for contributing to the coordination, research, development, implementation, review and reform of policy and legislation across the Attorney-General's portfolio, as it relates to courts.

• You will contribute to the research, development and implementation of policy and legislative proposals, programs and initiatives within the Attorney-General's reform program.
  
• You will provide considered and informed advice to management on key policy and legislation issues and system reform issues.
  
• You will engage and collaborate with partners across the department and the broader justice system to deliver policy, strategy and reform projects.
  

• A tertiary qualification in law is highly desirable.
  

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects and contribute to shaping the future of the justice system.

As a member of our team, you will have access to professional development opportunities and be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment.

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.

Note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Depending on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, driver's 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 application material, please contact the listed recruitment contact.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind affecting 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.