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Project and Policy Officer - job post

Department of Justice and Community Safety
3.3 out of 5 stars
Melbourne VIC 3000
$81,496 - $98,955 a year - Part-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $81,496 - $98,955 a year

Job type

  • Part-time

Location

Melbourne VIC 3000

Full job description

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/A02221JUNE2026
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?
  • Help shape legal policy and law reform in Victoria.
  • Work on legislation, regulations and government priority projects.
  • Build your policy skills in a supportive and collaborative team.
  • Gain exposure to justice, integrity and regulatory policy work.
  • Fixed term, part-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As project and policy officer, you will support legal policy and legislative reform projects across a range of priority areas.
You will work on policy, project and administrative tasks while building your knowledge of government processes.
You will:
  • assist with the development and delivery of legislation, regulations and parliamentary materials
  • support project planning, delivery and monitoring to meet deadlines and objectives
  • prepare evidence-based reports, briefings, papers and presentations for decision-makers
  • develop subject matter knowledge to support reform and government priority projects
  • maintain accurate records, identify risks and contribute across a range of policy projects.
About you
A tertiary qualification is not required. Qualifications in law, public policy or a related field are desirable.
You should also have:
  • knowledge of or experience in law or policy development
  • strong organisational and communication skills
  • the ability to work collaboratively, adapt to change and support others
  • experience with Victorian Government processes or project delivery would be advantageous.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Shaun Connell at shaun.connell@justice.vic.gov.au or Eleni Pakakis at eleni.pakakis@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.
Applications close Sunday 21 June 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
4 June 2026
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