Senior Legal Policy Officer

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Senior Legal Policy OfficerShape policy and laws that improve support for victims.Help deliver major reforms across Victoria's justice system.Work on complex issues that affect people's lives.Gain meaningful public sector experience in a role with real impact.Fixed-Term (14 months), full-time role earning $116,413 - $128,631 per year, plus super.What you will do As Senior Legal Policy Officer, you will shape policy and legislative reform for victims. You will provide clear advice and help deliver major government reforms. You will:analyse complex policy issues and use data to guide policy developmentprovide clear advice on victims' issues to ministers and senior leaderscontribute to major policy, legal and reform projects that support victimsprepare accurate reports, briefings, submissions and correspondence for governmentsupport effective advice on the Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme. About you A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution is highly desirable. You should also have:strong analytical and policy skills, including using data to inform policysound knowledge of policy development and government processeshigh-quality written communication skills with strong attention to detailflexible problem-solving skills and the ability to manage changing priorities. To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Lauren Scholz at lauren.scholz@justice.vic.gov.au. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy. How to apply 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. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Child safe statement of commitment The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting 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.