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2026 Internship Program - Legal and Justice Policy - job post

Department of Justice and Community Safety
3.3 out of 5 stars
Melbourne VIC 3000
$62,104 - $79,753 a year - Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $62,104 - $79,753 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Monday to Friday

Location

Melbourne VIC 3000

Full job description

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $62,104 - $79,753
Grade: VPS 2
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/INTERNJUNE2026
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
Perfect for students undertaking their penultimate year of a law or justice related degree (e.g. criminology), this is an opportunity to experience a compelling side of the legal profession outside private practice. This program is also a pathway into our graduate program for those who are recommended. The roles are based in Melbourne CBD; however remote work (working from home) may be required.
The department's interns will gain exposure to policy development, legal advice and high-profile public litigation, legislation creation and cabinet processes. Your contribution as an intern will aid in the development of advice provided to the Attorney-General and other justice ministers and contribute to exciting civil and criminal law reforms and policy projects.
You will be rewarded with a competitive intern salary ($62,104) and a chance to learn about government law creation from the inside.
To be eligible for the program you must:
  • be an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen.
  • be in your penultimate (second last) year of a law qualification (either undergraduate degree or Juris Doctor/masters) or justice-related qualification (e.g. criminology).
  • be available to commence work on Monday 23 November 2026 - Friday 26 February 2026

Our intern recruitment process:
  • Stage 1: Complete online application form and upload cover letter and resume. Provide a cover letter addressing what attracted you to the role, relevant skills and experience and your potential interest in a career in Government (1 page maximum).
  • Stage 2: Behavioural interview.
  • Stage 3: Pre-employment checks - the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
  • Stage 4: Job offer.

Applications close at midnight, Monday 13 July 2026

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.

Applications close Monday 13 July 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
19 June 2026
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