Senior Legal Policy Adviser

at  Department of Treasury and Finance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time / 36 Months
Organisation: Department of Treasury and Finance
Salary: $109,730 - $132,764
Occupation: Legal
Reference: VG/1832130V
Reporting to the Policy and Legislation Lead, this role will be ideal for someone who is passionate about policy reform and wants to be part of a fast-paced team driving significant change for Victorian businesses and the community. This role operates within a complex and dynamic environment that requires a capacity to be highly responsive and agile, exercise sound judgement, effectively liaise with key stakeholders and communicate clearly. In the role you will be accountable to:

ABOUT US

The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking applications from candidates with demonstrable experience in:

• collaborating with other departments on policy and legislative work;
• planning for implementation of legislation;
• preparing Cabinet submissions, briefs, reports and advice for relevant Ministers and executives and supporting parliamentary and budget processes relating to the work program;
• coordinating and support governance groups; and
• contributing to the development of legislation and regulations.

Experience and qualifications

• Tertiary qualification law is required.

Reporting to the Policy and Legislation Lead, this role will be ideal for someone who is passionate about policy reform and wants to be part of a fast-paced team driving significant change for Victorian businesses and the community. This role operates within a complex and dynamic environment that requires a capacity to be highly responsive and agile, exercise sound judgement, effectively liaise with key stakeholders and communicate clearly. In the role you will be accountable to:

• Provide advice to departmental executives and Ministers on complex and potentially sensitive matters including legislative advice relevant to the delivery of the project, and prepare high quality and authoritative briefings, Cabinet submissions, budget bids, reports and presentations.
• Manage the preparation of documentation and reports for key decision-making bodies, senior executives and government, and implement agreed outcomes
• Lead the drafting of a range of legislative documentation including regulations
• Prepare high level research and analysis of legal and legislative policy issues
• Project management of workstreams, including consultation, timeframes, procurement and budget processes to ensure that objectives and commitments are met on time and within budget and quality requirements.
• Manage tasks, including consultation, budget and reporting processes to ensure that objectives and commitments are met on time and within budget and quality requirements.
• Proactively build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships and communication channels, using informal and formal methods of communication, including the preparation of complex reports, briefings and presentations to influence senior stakeholders to achieve project objectives.