Utilise your research and coordination expertise to provide support and advice to the Major Crime and Investigative Powers branch Fixed-Term (2 years), Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service VPS Grade 4: $92,332 - $104,762 plus superannuation. About Us: The Integrity, Regulation and Legal Services (IRLS) group supports the Attorney-General, other DJCS Ministers and the department by providing legal, policy, integrity and assurance expertise. We work collaboratively with key entities across the justice system and the department to ensure our work is strategic, relevant, holistic and people centred. The group has a broad range of responsibilities, including legal advice and services coordination, departmental integrity functions, legal policy and stakeholder management in the integrity, major crime, liquor and gaming spaces, and liquor licencing and regulation. The Major Crime and Investigative Powers (MCIP) team, within IRLS, delivers strategic policy and legislative projects that require targeted research and consultation with justice sector partners. Ongoing projects led by the team include work in the major crime and criminal organisation, confiscation and investigative powers policy spaces as well as work related to the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants. About the Role: The Policy Officer is responsible for contributing to the co-ordination, research, development, implementation, review and reform of policy and legislation across the Attorney-General's portfolio. A Policy Officer in MCIP will work flexibly across a range of subject matters and projects within the team and more broadly across the IRLS group as required to meet the priorities of government. Some of your duties will include: Contributing to the research, development and implementation of policy proposals, programs and initiatives within the Attorney-General's reform program. Providing considered and informed advice to management on key policy and legislation issues and system reform issues. Engaging, consulting and working collaboratively with our partners across the department and the broader justice system to deliver on policy, strategy and reform projects. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About You:As our ideal candidate, you will have: Knowledge of and/or experience in Victorian Government administrative processes and policy development (or skills and experience that will allow you to quickly acquire this knowledge). Knowledge of and/or experience/interest in criminal law and procedure, investigation powers and/or human rights would be advantageous, while experience in other social or legal policy fields will also be viewed favourably. Written communication skills: Ability to write clearly and concisely across a range of document types such as correspondence, project plans, reports and policy papers. Explains complex issues and provides strong support for a preferred position or action. Qualifications: A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience is highly desirable. Knowledge of and/or experience of social policy or associated field and/or knowledge of law. 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. In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Recruitment Policy, only Victorian Public Service employees are eligible to apply for this position. People on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and external contractors, are not eligible to apply. 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.