Policy Adviser

6 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time or part-time

**Salary**: $97,955 - $111,142

**Grade**:VPS 4

**Occupation**:Policy

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/1882058

**Can you tell me more about what you do at VLSB+C?**
- Great question We're really proud of the work we do. We are the regulator of the Victorian legal profession. We license lawyers and oversee service standards and conduct. This includes handling complaints about lawyers, investigating poor conduct and overseeing management of trust accounts. We are also the stewards of the public purpose and fidelity funds and administer these to support legal regulation and access to justice in Victoria.
- We are a modern best practice regulator, using data and insights to help identify where our actions can have the greatest impact on ensuring ethical and professional legal practice by Victorian lawyers. We are passionate about maintaining and protecting the rule of law by ensuring the integrity of the legal profession.

**Okay, and what role are you recruiting for?**
- We're looking for a Policy Adviser to join our Policy & Regulatory Strategy team. You will be contribute to the provision of high-quality policy advice on a wide range of complex matters, and to the drafting of submissions, guidance, strategies and other policy documents. This role also involves contributing to legislative and regulatory reform proposals.

**This is getting interesting, what type of person are you looking for?**
- Demonstrated ability to provide policy advice in a public policy or program context
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality research and analysis
- A tertiary qualification(s) in law, public policy or a related discipline would be highly desirable
- Previous experience in, or exposure to/understanding of, government policy development will be highly regarded
- Experience in interpreting legislation will be highly regarded

**That sounds like me How are you different from other organisations?**
- We're really excited by our organisation, we offer:

- ** Flexibility**: We have work leading edge flexible working options including part-time, compressed hours, flexible start time, up to 2 days working from home.
- ** Culture**: Our People Matter Survey results reflect our staff are proud to work for the VLSB+C.
- ** Wellbeing**: We have an active Social Club and Health and Wellbeing Committee that promote fun and engaging activities throughout the year
- ** Partnership**: our horizontal structure allows for more partnership with your colleagues and other teams
- ** Purpose**: We play a key role in regulating the legal practice in Victoria

**I want to know more**
- Deb Lawson would love to hear from you on 03 9679 8084 if you have questions about the role.

**I'm now really interested**

**Other relevant information**:
- Applications close Thursday 11 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 28 August 2025

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