Senior Legal Policy Officer

About this role

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs) THE ROLE As a Senior Legal Policy Officer in the MARAMIS Policy and Improvement Team, you will lead the development of legal policy and projects relating to the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS) and the Victorian Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) Framework. The successful candidate will utilise their excellent legal policy skills to provide policy advice on behalf of Family Safety Victoria, and lead a program of work as described above, including providing advice to stakeholders in implementing the reforms. The role operates within a complex and dynamic environment that requires capacity to exercise sound legal and policy judgement, and the ability to proactively develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE • Provide high-quality, authoritative legal policy advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to complex and sensitive issues based on comprehensive research and detailed legislative policy analysis. • Update regulations, delegations, instruments, Ministerial Declarations, related resources including the FVISS Ministerial Guidelines and provide advice on the inter-operation of relevant parts of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 and other related reforms, including the Orange Door. • Develop policy initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters. Please open the position description to read more. HOW TO APPLY Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs) Please apply to submit your interest in this position.