Manager, First Law Officer

Join to apply for the Manager, First Law Officer role at Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria About This Role Utilise your expertise in Policy to provide support and advice to Integrity, Regulation and Legal Services An ongoing, full-time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service VPS Grade 6: $138,631 - $185,518 plus superannuation About The Business Unit Integrity, Regulation and Legal Services (IRLS) supports the Attorney-General and the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) Ministers by providing legal, policy, integrity and assurance expertise to DJCS and Justice Ministers. We work collaboratively with key entities across the justice system and the department to ensure policy and legislation reform is strategic, relevant, holistic and people centred. Integrity Policy and Performance supports the Attorney General in her role as the First Law Officer and Minister responsible for Victoria's justice and integrity system, provides whole-of-Victorian-government policy leadership on integrity and oversight, privacy and information sharing issues, and supports the operation of integrity agencies within the Victorian Government. Role petitions for mercy applications for litigation restraint orders prisoner transfers for trial the State's compliance with the Model Litigant Guidelines applications involving the Attorney-General's role as Protector of Charities requests to take evidence for use in civil proceedings in overseas jurisdictions The team also supports the Secretary of DJCS in her role administering the Expungement Scheme. About The Role The Manager is responsible for leading a small team of high-performing staff to deliver the First Law Officer Team's work program. Some of Your Duties Will Include Leading a team responsible for developing evidence-based legal and legal policy advice, briefings for the Attorney-General and the Victorian Government, as well as Cabinet and parliamentary documentation, reports and Ministerial and other correspondence Delivering the Attorney-General's key First Law Officer functions Building and maintaining close, effective and candid relationships across the department, as well as other departments, agencies and external stakeholders About You Technical legal and legal policy skills with the ability to analyse complex issues, interpret legislation and develop accurate legal and policy solutions A wealth of experience in Victorian Government administrative processes (including legislative and Cabinet processes) and policy development Keen knowledge of criminal law practice and procedure and human rights would be advantageous A strong ability to build and manage a team of professional staff to deliver high quality outputs A strong ability to build and maintain positive, resilient and inclusive workplace culture Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor of Laws or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. Eligibility to apply for a practising certificate highly regarded 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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr