Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Consulting and strategy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DJ9329/AUG/2026
About us
Justice Services and Regulation (JSR) supports the department and its ministers by providing legal, policy and integrity expertise. It brings together all policy, service delivery, research, evaluation and reform functions aligned to the Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation portfolio, including Tobacco Licensing Victoria, and supports the Attorney General as First Law Officer of the State. JSR also manages civil and enforcement services (including adoption services) and regional partnerships and provides health services for people in prisons and youth justice centres.
What you will do
As Senior Strategic Advisor, you will give high-level advice to the Deputy Secretary. You will help shape strategy and respond to complex issues across justice services.
You will:
About you
There are no mandatory qualifications for this role. Qualifications or experience in public policy would be well regarded.
You will understand the justice system and the pressures facing government. You will also need to work well under pressure in a changing environment.
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 Emma Catford 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 wellbein g 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.