Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 11889

About Us

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

Fixed Term Chance - 12 months

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’resomeone who:

- Leads the design and delivery of complex policy and legislative reform using evidence, strategic thinking and clear policy development.
- Solves complex problems by applying sound judgement and considering legal, political, operational and community impacts.
- Successfully manages large, multi-stage projects, balancing priorities, governance, risks and stakeholder expectations to deliver outcomes.
- Builds strong relationships and collaborates effectively across government and with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
- Adapts to changing priorities, embraces new ways of working and fosters a collaborative, inclusive team culture.
- Understands issues and pressures to which the organisation has to respond; Demonstrates an understanding of the policy, legal and political environment in which Government decisions are made; Understands the reasons behind the organisational climate and culture. (applied).

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

- A tertiary qualification in public policy, economics, law or a related discipline (mandatory).




- Experience leading major strategic policy reviews, legislative and regulatory reform projects or complex public policy initiatives, including preparing Cabinet submissions, policy proposals and other government decision-making documents such as Legislative Impact Assessments (LIA) and Regulatory Impact Statements (RIS).
- A strong understanding of planning, building, housing, legal, infrastructure or regulatory policy, with experience working across these government policy environments.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 26 Aug2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Dwayne Rabel, Manager Planning Reform (Legislation) at [email protected]

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

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Applications close Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Principal Policy Analyst (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne