Legal Policy Officer

11 hours ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Full Time Ongoing

Organisation: Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)

**Salary**: $92,332 - $104,762

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/VT0027B
- Exciting opportunity to join VCAT’s Governance and Legal portfolio
- Ongoing full time VPS 4 position
- Operate within a dynamic environment that requires a capacity to exercise sound judgement and to undertake effective and timely actions.

**About Us**

Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission.

Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the ‘Courts Group'.

Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdictions own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) is a justice service that resolves a wide range of disputes for the Victorian community, including renting, planning, and consumer disputes. VCAT is committed to delivering an accessible service for all Victorians and is transforming our digital products and services to make it faster, easier, and more convenient for people to come to the tribunal.

**About the Role**

The Legal and Policy Officer (L&PO) supports the Legal Services Team by undertaking research and providing legal and policy advice to internal and external stakeholders. The L&PO engages with stakeholders regarding new legislation and proposed legislative reforms and assesses the implications of these reforms on the Tribunal. At times, the L&PO may also be required to exercise the legal and statutory duties and functions of the Principal Registrar as delegated in the VCAT Act, VCAT Rules, regulations, and other legislation.

**About You**

**How to apply**
- resume
- a short cover letter

**Other information**

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

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