Policy Officer

About this role

• Help shape policies that reduce harm across Victoria.
• Explore how gambling, liquor and tobacco affect people's lives.
• Build your policy skills through research and practical projects.
• Use your judgement to help guide government decisions.
• 3 x Ongoing, full-time vacancies available, earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.

About Us

The Gambling, Liquor & Tobacco business unit supports the regulation of gambling, liquor and tobacco in Victoria, to minimise the harms these products can cause and contribute positively to the Victorian economy. It is responsible for:

• delivering and further developing the Victorian Government's strategic response to gambling, liquor, and tobacco issues
• developing and implementing the government's policy on major gambling licensing processes
• delivering a research and evaluation program to inform responses to gambling harm in Victoria.

What you will do

As a policy officer, you will help develop policies on gambling, liquor and tobacco. You can apply for three positions across our gambling policy, liquor and tobacco policy and liquor projects teams.

You will:

• research policy issues and provide clear advice on options for change
• help develop policy proposals and track relevant changes in Australia and overseas
• prepare concise briefings, reports and other written advice within tight deadlines
• seek views from community groups, industry and government to inform practical policy changes
• plan project tasks, manage competing priorities and work with others to meet deadlines.

About you

You do not need a mandatory qualification. You can strengthen your application with relevant tertiary qualifications or experience.

You should also have:

• policy development skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and seek input from others
• sound judgement and an understanding of how political issues affect policy decisions
• knowledge of gambling, liquor or tobacco regulation, or the ability to learn
• research and communication skills to solve problems, explain ideas clearly and work well with people from different backgrounds.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Helen Miller at helen.miller@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safe statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.