Department of Justice and Community Safety | Melbourne, Australia | Posted June 30, 2026
Job Description
Utilise your policy expertise to provide support and advice to Sentencing Advisory Council
Fixed-term, Full-Time opportunity until June 30th 2028 to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
VPS Grade 5: $116,413 - $128,631 plus superannuation.
About the Business Unit:
The Sentencing Advisory Council (‘the Council') is an independent statutory body that provides evidence-based advice, research and data about sentencing policy and practice in Victoria.
In May 2026, the Victorian Government announced that the Council would be undertaking a review of the Sentencing Act 1991 (‘the review'). This role will play a key role in the Council's review, which will be one of the most significant sentencing law reform. projects in Victoria in recent years.
About the Role:
The Senior Legal Policy Officer is primarily responsible for developing high-quality publications associated...