Senior Policy Officer
* Salary: $116,413 - $140,849 (Plus Superannuation)
* Work Type: Fixed term (external applicants) / Temporary Assignment (internal DJSIR employees) / Secondment (VPS employees external to DJSIR) (2 Years)
* Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
* Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
The Role
A Senior Policy Officer plays a role in developing, implementing, and managing policies which contribute to the department's objectives.
They research, analyse, and provide advice on policy matters, often with a focus on strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, and monitor the implementation of policies, evaluate their effectiveness, and make recommendations for improvements.
Main accountabilities:
* Formulates policy options and advice
* Applies complex concepts to policy development or research
* Develops briefs on highly complex issues that provide options for discussion and consideration and will contribute to the development of a set of final options for decision
* Innovative thinking and analysis influences developments within area of responsibility
The Team
The position of Senior Policy Officer forms a part of the Policy & Strategy branch within the Skills and TAFE group.
Skills and TAFE (S&T;) focuses on enabling Victorians to access the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to participate in today's workforce, prepare for future jobs, and achieve their educational aspirations.
Policy and Strategy Branch (PSB) leads the system and strategic policy settings of Victoria's vocational education and training (VET) system so that it delivers high quality outcomes for learners and the Victorian economy.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:




* Policy Design and Development: Formulates and communicates public policy options and recommendations; Develops a clear narrative for the policies and business cases including clear problem definition and objectives.
* Policy Design and Development: Considers impact of policy to strategic plans, community needs, complementing programs and policies across the service.
* Project Delivery: Defines governance e.g. success measures, roles and responsibilities, progress monitoring) required to manage risks and maximise probability of success.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Daniella White, Manager, Policy on ******
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child secure 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 the Child 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.
How to Apply
Please click the 'Apply Now' button.
As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 20 August ****.

📌 Senior Policy Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions
📍 Melbourne