Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC – Melbourne VIC
Ongoing role
Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
Gathering data, analysing existing policies, and identifying gaps or areas for improvement, and contributing to the implementation of policies and monitoring their effectiveness.
Drafting policy proposals, reports, and briefing papers, ensuring recommendations are evidence-based and aligned with strategic objectives.
Collaborating with stakeholders to seek input and feedback on policy proposals.
The Team
The position of Policy Officer forms a part of the Policy & Strategy branch within the Skills and TAFE group.
Policy Design and Development:
Interprets and applies policies relevant to own work; Drafts policies and business cases using research skills and in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Policy Design and Development:
Determines relevant data and evidence gathering approach; Conducts critical analysis on data and evidence collected.
Project Delivery:
Defines tasks to be delivered to meet agreed outcomes; Coordinates and guides others in the execution of work activities; Monitors progress of tasks against plans and takes corrective action when required.




A relevant qualification in public policy and/or evaluation would be well regarded.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Daniella Campagna White, Manager, Policy on ******
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child protected organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with theChild Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on ******** ***, or via email at ****** with the position number in the subject line.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 9 August ****
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📌 Policy Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions
📍 Melbourne