THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director, Child Protection Policy and Legislation the Manager, Child Protection Legal Policy will lead a team to provide strategic legal policy advice on the statutory Child Protection system and reform to that system.

The Manager, Child Protection Legal Policy will be responsible for leading a team to provide:

• expert policy and strategic advice on the Child Protection system to the Director, Executive Director, Deputy Secretary, Secretary and Minister (when required); and
• expert legal policy and legislative advice to the Director, Executive Director, Deputy Secretary, Secretary and Minister, including regarding potential reform to the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.
  
  

Applicants should possess leadership and people management skills and be collaborative.

Accountabilities Include

• Provide specialist policy and strategic advice on the Child Protection system.
• Provide specialist legal policy advice regarding the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and other key legal frameworks that guide the operation of the Child Protection system.
• Advise on emerging and high priority strategy, policy and program issues in the Child Protection system, in collaboration with departmental colleagues and sector partners.
  
  

How To Apply

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Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.