Director, Legislation And Policy

An exciting senior opportunity exists for a hard-working and experienced executive to join the Office of the General Counsel as Director, Legislation and Policy at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.The Office of the General Counsel provides strategic legal and Policy advice to the Premier, DPC Ministers and other DPC branches.The Legislation and Policy Team in OGC is responsible for delivering integrated, strategic, and high quality legal and Policy advice to our key stakeholders. The Team advises on a broad range of matters including: constitutional, electoral, criminal justice, human rights, integrity, accountability and transparency systems, regulatory reform, parliamentary processes and major government projects.The Director, Legislation and Policy will provide executive leadership in the Office of General Counsel in the Legislation and Policy Team, advising on high priority legal policy and legislative matters.The office is looking for a hard-working and experienced Executive to support the General Counsel in overseeing the delivery of high-quality legal services in the Legislation and Policy Team. Experience in providing technically excellent legal and Policy advice in complex areas, preferably including the development of legislation, is required. Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor or equivalent legal qualification conferred by a university in a common law jurisdiction.This is a unique opportunity to lead and provide expert technical advice on complex legislative reforms from a whole of government perspective. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Miriam Holmes, Acting General Counsel on 0408 288 713.About youAs our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Demonstrated extensive leadership and management experience at a senior level, with a proven ability to lead and motivate a high performing team.
• Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills and experience in providing authoritative, sensitive and solutions-focused legal policy and legislative advice of the highest level.
• Proven high-level representational and communication skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate effectively at senior levels, and develop effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Proven experience in leading consultation and stakeholder engagement processes to develop outcomes that synthesise and integrate perspectives from across a system.
• Proven ability to work in a sustained way and deliver results under pressure including supporting a whole of government approach to issues.

Current VPS employees are strongly encouraged to apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) platform.The closing date for this position is Monday 8 April 2024.How to apply:Apply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:

• a resume
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Miriam Holmes, Acting General Counsel on 0408 288 713.This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.Other relevant information:The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.