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Senior Policy Officer - job post

Department of Justice and Community Safety
3.3 out of 5 stars
Melbourne VIC 3000
$116,413 - $140,849 a year - Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $116,413 - $140,849 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Melbourne VIC 3000

Full job description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/D02039JUNE2026
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 reforms that improve support for victims of crime.
  • Work on complex legal and policy issues that matter.
  • Influence changes that put victims at the centre of justice.
  • Join a skilled team delivering meaningful reform across Victoria.
  • Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As senior policy officer, you will help shape policy and reform that improves outcomes for victims of crime.
You will work across complex issues and contribute to major government priorities.
You will:
  • develop high-quality policy advice and legislative reform proposals that reflect victims' experiences
  • prepare clear reports, briefings, submissions and correspondence for ministers and senior leaders
  • provide expert advice to support frontline victim services and government decision-making
  • contribute to complex reform projects that improve support for victims of crime
  • build productive relationships that help achieve better outcomes for victims.
About you
A tertiary qualification in public policy, public administration, law, human or social sciences is highly desirable.
You should also have:
  • strong knowledge of policy development and government processes
  • excellent written communication skills and close attention to detail
  • sound judgement, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • effective project delivery skills and the ability to adapt to 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.
Applications close Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
16 June 2026
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