Job Description
Overview
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
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ****** orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
Lead Attorney-General policy and strategy relating to the courts and VCAT.
Fixed, Full-Time opportunity (5 years).
SES Grade 1: $232,790 - $298,488 Total Renumeration Package.
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:
Provide high-level, accurate, timely and strategic courts policy advice and support to the Executive Director and Deputy Secretary to support the Attorney General, Ministers, the Secretary and other stakeholders.
Lead and oversee the management and delivery of priority legislative, policy and strategic projects for the Attorney-General and other justice Ministers.
Support the Executive Director and other branch Directors to oversee and deliver the Attorney-General's overall policy program.
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:
Sound strategic thinking skills combined with an expert understanding of how to work across Government.
Demonstrated ability to provide judicious, strategic, pragmatic and feasible solutions to issues relating to government.
Exemplary stakeholder engagement, relationship and management skills including demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with key senior stakeholders and to deal responsively, practically and creatively with complex issues.
Proven resource and people management skills, including demonstrated ability to build effective high-performance teams and to successfully lead change.
A proven track record in senior management and corporate leadership in matters of operational management, resource management, quality management practices and corporate governance.
Qualifications/requirements
There are no essential qualifications for the role, however qualifications in law, economics or public policy will be considered favourably.
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.
Applications close Monday 27 April 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
13 April 2026
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
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ****** orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
Lead Attorney-General policy and strategy relating to the courts and VCAT.
Fixed, Full-Time opportunity (5 years).
SES Grade 1: $232,790 - $298,488 Total Renumeration Package.
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:
Provide high-level, accurate, timely and strategic courts policy advice and support to the Executive Director and Deputy Secretary to support the Attorney General, Ministers, the Secretary and other stakeholders.
Lead and oversee the management and delivery of priority legislative, policy and strategic projects for the Attorney-General and other justice Ministers.
Support the Executive Director and other branch Directors to oversee and deliver the Attorney-General's overall policy program.
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:
Sound strategic thinking skills combined with an expert understanding of how to work across Government.
Demonstrated ability to provide judicious, strategic, pragmatic and feasible solutions to issues relating to government.
Exemplary stakeholder engagement, relationship and management skills including demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with key senior stakeholders and to deal responsively, practically and creatively with complex issues.
Proven resource and people management skills, including demonstrated ability to build effective high-performance teams and to successfully lead change.
A proven track record in senior management and corporate leadership in matters of operational management, resource management, quality management practices and corporate governance.
Qualifications/requirements
There are no essential qualifications for the role, however qualifications in law, economics or public policy will be considered favourably.
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.
Applications close Monday 27 April 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
13 April 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director, Courts Policy, Strategy and Legislation position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.