The Equality Policy team works across the department and the broader Victorian government and with key stakeholders to develop and deliver high quality strategic advice and support with a focus on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQA+) communities.

As a Senior Policy Officer in the Equality Policy team you will work across a variety of areas in policy development and support of the Equality portfolio. This role may include providing LGBTIQA+ specific advice in consultation with other departments and agencies on anti-LGBTIQA+ hate crimes and anti-vilification reforms, working with LGBTIQA+ and mainstream delivery partners on the implementation of flagship initiatives including the Rainbow Tick implementation program, Pride in Ageing and QHub LGBTIQA+ youth protected spaces, and supporting the LGBTIQA+ Ministerial Taskforce.

The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter with a good understanding of government processes and an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast paced environment, and demonstrate strong policy, analytical and communication skills coupled with an ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment.

Accountabilities Include

- Provide analysis and expert advice to the Minister for Equality,



and senior executives on a wide range of matters of strategic and/or critical impact on policy development in relation to LGBTIQA+ communities. This includes analysing and critically evaluating information and proactively identifying potential implications and risks of proposed policy options.
- Manage and contribute to strategic research projects, consultations and policy analyses relating to the coordination and implementation of government policy.
- Initiate and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders to drive forward government policy and priorities. This includes managing and maintaining close liaison and effective relationships with other branches within DFFH, other government departments and non-government organisations, including representation on inter-agency committees and task forces.

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A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE

The Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role. This is a Prioritised role –

For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

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📌 Senior Policy Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing
📍 Melbourne