Co-manager, Legislation

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and highly motivated individual to join the Office of the General Counsel as Co-Manager Legislation and Policy Team at the Department of Premier and Cabinet. This is a 12 month fixed-term VPS 6 opportunity (3 days per week in a job-share arrangement).

The Office of the General Counsel navigates legal and policy challenges with technically outstanding legal advice and practical, evidence-based solutions. We deliver legal expertise from the centre of Government.

The Legislation and Policy Team in OGC is responsible for delivering integrated, strategic and high quality legal and policy advice to our key stakeholders. Within OGC, it is our responsibility to develop and support the development of complex policy and legislative proposals (Bills, regulations and other forms of subordinate instruments) for the Premier, other DPC Ministers and DPC stakeholders, including DPC Cabinet Office and the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel.

The Office is looking for an experienced people manager and lawyer with strong technical legal and policy skills to manage the Legislation and Policy team.

As the Co-Manager Legislation and Policy Team, you will lead a high performing team providing advice on legal, policy and legislative matters, including: constitutional, electoral, criminal justice, human rights, integrity, accountability and transparency systems, regulatory reform, parliamentary processes and major government projects.

The role requires that you hold a Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice as an Australian lawyer or eligibility to hold a Victorian practising certificate. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Ruvani Wickremesinghe, Director Legislation and Policy on 0475 122 551.

**About you**
- Demonstrated experience as a government lawyer in developing legislation or legislative instruments or related policy, or as a lawyer in the private sector.
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills and experience developing and motivating staff in line with organisational values and goals.
- Proven Knowledge of, and experience in, the principles and practice of policy and legislative development, constitutional or administrative law with proven statutory interpretation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice on legal and policy issues, together with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work constructively and effectively with mínimal supervision and in a team environment, work closely with stakeholders, and to plan and prioritise projects and tasks, while managing strict timelines.

**The closing date is midnight, Tuesday 11 March 2025.**

**How to apply**:

- a resume
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

**This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.**

**Other relevant information**

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.