Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $232,790 - $298,488
Grade: VPS SES1
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/JEP466-AP26
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Director, Courts Policy, Strategy and Legislation to provide a critical role within Courts and Justice System Reform.
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. The Courts Policy, Strategy and Legislation team is located within the Courts and Justice System Reform (CJSR) business unit in the Justice System Coordination (JSRC) group. JSRC supports the Attorney-General, DJCS Ministers and the department by providing legal, policy, integrity and assurance expertise.
About the Role
The Director, Courts Policy Strategy and Legislation, is responsible for leading Attorney-General policy and strategy relating to the courts and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
A member of the CJSR and JSRC executive leadership teams, the Director leads approximately 18 staff across three teams providing leadership, strategic direction and guidance. The role is responsible for managing staff development and performance, team resources and budgets, and leading policy and strategy for the Attorney-General's courts portfolio.
Some of your duties will include:
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:
Qualifications/requirements
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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screenin g.
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.