Senior Legal Policy Adviser

Job Description

Organisation: Department of Treasury and Finance Reference: VG/1832130V Job posted: 24/01/2025 Closes: 06/02/2025 Classification: VPSG5 Job duration: 36 Months Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764 Reporting to the Policy and Legislation Lead, this role will be ideal for someone who is passionate about policy reform and wants to be part of a fast-paced team driving significant change for Victorian businesses and the community. This role operates within a complex and dynamic environment that requires a capacity to be highly responsive and agile, exercise sound judgement, effectively liaise with key stakeholders and communicate clearly. In the role you will be accountable to: About the roles Provide advice to departmental executives and Ministers on complex and potentially sensitive matters including legislative advice relevant to the delivery of the project, and prepare high quality and authoritative briefings, Cabinet submissions, budget bids, reports and presentations. Manage the preparation of documentation and reports for key decision-making bodies, senior executives and government, and implement agreed outcomes. Lead the drafting of a range of legislative documentation including regulations. Prepare high level research and analysis of legal and legislative policy issues. Project management of workstreams, including consultation, timeframes, procurement and budget processes to ensure that objectives and commitments are met on time and within budget and quality requirements. Manage tasks, including consultation, budget and reporting processes to ensure that objectives and commitments are met on time and within budget and quality requirements. Proactively build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships and communication channels, using informal and formal methods of communication, including the preparation of complex reports, briefings and presentations to influence senior stakeholders to achieve project objectives. About you We are seeking applications from candidates with demonstrable experience in: Collaborating with other departments on policy and legislative work. Planning for implementation of legislation. Preparing Cabinet submissions, briefs, reports and advice for relevant Ministers and executives and supporting parliamentary and budget processes relating to the work program. Coordinating and support governance groups. Contributing to the development of legislation and regulations. Experience and qualifications Tertiary qualification in law is required. About our culture We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment. The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements. How to apply VPS employees and other JSE-eligible applicants are encouraged to apply on the Jobs & Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board. For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Clea Wiebenga on 0419 670 482. To apply, select the ‘Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience. Applications close at midnight, 6 February 2025. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team. Covid-19 Vaccination DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated. To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Treasury and Finance job application system. #J-18808-Ljbffr