About us The Department of Education (the department) is responsible for delivering and regulating state-wide learning and development services to approximately one-third of all Victorians across the early childhood and school education sectors. The department is also one of Victoria's biggest employers, with approximately 80,000 teaching staff and around 5,000 public service employees. The Legal Division provides highly valued legal services to support the delivery of the department's strategic objectives, key reforms, and to manage legal risk. It offers direct, practical, and strategic legal advice to portfolio ministers, the secretary, senior staff, and over 1,600 government schools, supporting approximately 650,000 Victorian Government school students. About the role – Fixed Term, Full-Time until 30 June 2027 A rare opportunity has arisen to join the Legal Division's executive leadership team as Project Director of the newly formed Regulatory Reform Unit (RRU). The RRU leads legal aspects of significant legislative projects, including initiatives to improve child safety in early childhood services in Victoria. The Project Director will lead a small team of lawyers to deliver these legislative projects, providing expert legal advice focusing on government law issues, especially Victorian laws related to government administration and the education system. The role requires leadership, people management skills, and technical legal and project management expertise. The successful candidate will respond to urgent issues, engage proactively with department areas, and develop strategies for successful legislative project delivery. This role involves building and maintaining strategic relationships with senior executives, ministers' offices, government agencies, and other departments. The Legal Division is also recruiting for additional roles within the RRU, including two Principal Lawyer roles and a Senior Lawyer role. For more information, see the links below: Senior Lawyer, Regulatory Reform Unit: Seek Careers.Vic: Senior Lawyer, Regulatory Reform Unit LinkedIn: (28) LinkedIn Principal Lawyer, Regulatory Reform Unit Seek: Job Posting Careers.Vic: Vacancy LinkedIn: (27) LinkedIn Why join us? Meaningful work that is varied, satisfying, and rewarding – A career as a government lawyer offers opportunities unmatched by the private sector, with scale, impact, and diversity of work. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements — Part-time options, flexible hours, and work-from-home arrangements to support work-life balance. Competitive salary – Annual increases aligned with the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement. Diversity and inclusion – The department is committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the community it serves. Values – The department upholds the public sector values of Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, and Human Rights, guiding interactions with colleagues, students, families, community members, suppliers, and government. Employee assistance program — Support for emotional, mental, and psychological wellbeing. How to Apply For more information, review the attached position description. Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages). For confidential discussions, contact Burton Reynolds, Director, Commercial and Legislation Branch, at (03) 7022 0952 or Burton.reynolds@education.vic.gov.au. Visit tips-for-applying for guidelines. Applications close at 11:59 PM on Friday, 29 August 2025. J-18808-Ljbffr