Director, Courts Policy, Strategy and Legislation

Job Description

Director, Courts Policy, Strategy and Legislation Department of Justice and Community Safety Applications close Monday 17 February 2025 at 11.59PM Overview Work type: Full time Salary: $225,000 - $290,600 Grade: SES1 Occupation: Executive Management Location: CBD Reference: VG/JEP466-FEB25At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. 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. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers . About the Role The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) is seeking a Director, Courts Policy, Strategy and Legislation to provide a critical role within Courts and Justice System Reform. The Director Courts Policy Strategy and Legislation is responsible for leading Attorney-General policy and strategy relating to the courts and VCAT, including: Provide high-level, accurate, timely and strategic 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 legal policy program. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: A proven track record in senior management and corporate leadership in matters of operational management, resource management, quality management practices and corporate governance. Exemplary stakeholder engagement, relationship and management skills. Demonstrated ability to provide judicious, strategic, pragmatic and feasible solutions to issues relating to government. Proven resource and people management skills, including demonstrated ability to build effective high-performance teams and to successfully lead change. Sound strategic thinking skills combined with an expert understanding of how to work across Government. 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 screening. 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 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 17 February 2025 at 11.59PM. #J-18808-Ljbffr