Job type: Full time / 12 months from commencement Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety Occupation: Policy Reference: VG/D02395-OCT24 At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference.
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If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
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We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria.
Want to be part of it? Utilise your expertise to develop and implement policy and legislation to support the establishment of the Tobacco Regulator and Licensing Scheme.
Fixed Term, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Legal Policy Officer to provide a critical role within the new Tobacco Regulation Program team.
About the Business Unit The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) provides a range of government programs and services focused on improving community safety, victim services, regulatory services and crime prevention, and building strong collaboration across the justice system.
Located in the Integrity, Regulation and Legal Services (IRLS) group, the Tobacco Regulation Project (TRP) has been established to deliver the Victorian Government's commitment to implement a tobacco regulation and licensing scheme.
About the Role Reporting to the Director, Legislation, Policy and Engagement, the Senior Legal Policy Officer will co-ordinate, develop, implement, and review policy and legislation to support the establishment of the tobacco regulator and licensing scheme.
As the Senior Legal Policy Officer, some of your duties will include: Developing and implementing legal policy proposals.
Providing considered, informed and authoritative advice to stakeholders on key policy and legislation issues.
Developing and implementing comprehensive plans to support effective consultation and engagement.
Managing the preparation and lodgement of cabinet and parliamentary documentation including legislative and regulatory instruments.
Identifying emerging sensitive issues, opportunities, risks and trends and providing insightful analysis and advice.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you To be successful in this role, you will have: Experience in providing authoritative legal policy advice and developing and implementing significant and complex program or policy initiatives.
Sound knowledge of and/or experience in Victorian Government legislative, cabinet and administrative processes, and policy development.
Demonstrated ability to analyse complex operational, policy and legal issues, interpret legislation and provide accurate legal solutions.
A relevant tertiary qualification in law would be highly desirable.
How to Apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement.
Applications should include a resume and covering letter (no longer than 3 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
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.
FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES: For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.
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.
Kathleen Sutton on 0428 449 277 | #J-18808-Ljbffr