Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/D02062/OCT/2026
About us
Police and Community Safety (PACS) is a branch within the Community Safety, Victims and Racing (CSVR) group. PACS plays a key role in supporting the Department of Justice and Community Safety's (DJCS) strategic direction to reduce crime and keep Victoria safe.
Police Policy and Crime Prevention (PPCP) is responsible for the co-ordination, development, implementation, and review of police and crime prevention related policy, projects, programs and legislation in accordance with the Government's priorities. Through this work, PPCP contributes to improving community safety, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the justice system, and influencing improvements to policing and crime prevention.
What you will do
As a policy officer, you will help develop policies that prevent crime and improve community safety. You will work with your team to research issues, deliver projects and advise senior leaders.
You will:
About you
A tertiary qualification in a related field would be highly desirable. You should also understand how government policy works and how laws shape decisions.
You should also have:
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Dale Baldock at [email protected].
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 safety 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.