Policy Officer (Victims, Redress and System Reform)

About the role

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is advertising two ongoing, full-time Policy Officer positions (VPS 4, Melbourne CBD and inner metro suburbs) within its Victims, Redress and System Reform (VRSR) group. VRSR delivers services and reform for victims of crime and other priority cohorts, and its Strategy, Policy and Performance teams develop and implement policy centred on victims. The work supports prevention, early intervention and improved responses to family and sexual violence.

Key responsibilities

• Research justice issues and develop clear policy advice for ministers and department leaders.
• Help deliver practical reforms that improve responses to family and sexual violence and outcomes for victims.
• Prepare briefings, reports, policy papers and documents for Cabinet and Parliament.
• Seek input from services and people with lived experience to shape effective policies.
• Track policy changes and coordinate timely input into government projects and reports.

Required profile

• Ideally a qualification in public policy, public administration, law, human sciences or social sciences; no mandatory qualification.
• Experience seeking input from others to shape policies, with flexibility to respond to changing priorities.
• Ideally an understanding of victims' issues, including family violence, sexual assault, financial assistance and serious crime.

Required skills

• Creative policy thinking and ability to analyse complex issues and interpret laws.
• Strong writing skills for public policy work and close attention to detail.

Applications close 24 November 2026 and include a resume and covering letter. Successful candidates undergo pre-employment checks, which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.