Senior Manager, Criminal Law Policy

About the role

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is recruiting a Senior Manager for Criminal Law Policy (CLP), within its Justice System Coordination and Reform group. The role leads a team developing major changes to criminal law, advises the Attorney-General and the government on complex legal issues, and works with justice agencies to improve the justice system. It is a fixed-term, full-time position based in Melbourne.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support a skilled team in planning and delivering major criminal law reforms
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders and government on complex legal issues
• Work with justice agencies to solve difficult problems and improve the justice system
• Lead the preparation of cabinet papers, parliamentary papers and ministerial replies
• Build a strong, inclusive team culture that supports new ideas and helps people grow

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in law or a closely related field
• Strong experience leading major legal or policy projects within the justice system
• Proven people leadership skills, able to guide, support and develop a team
• Sound legal or policy expertise and an understanding of Victoria's justice system
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, able to advise senior leaders, manage change and work well with others

Applications close on Monday 23 November 2026 and include a resume and covering letter; pre-employment checks may include national police checks and misconduct screening. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.