Policy and Projects Officer

• Classification: VPS-4
• Salary: $97,955 – $111,142 per annum (plus superannuation)
• Role type: Ongoing
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Economic Policy Projects, the Policy and Projects Officer contributes to key strategic projects aimed at improving the productivity and competitiveness of Victoria's regions. The role supports the growth of local industries, job creation, and regional communities by providing high-quality, evidence-based policy advice.

The position works across a range of economic and policy initiatives, including economic analysis, data analytics, modelling and research. The successful candidate will be comfortable working on emerging and complex policy issues where information may be uncertain, and will work flexibly across the branch depending on workload and project priorities.

Main accountabilities:

• Contribute to policy formulation through analysis and interpretation of economic data and evidence
• Draft reports, briefs and recommendations on complex issues impacting programs or organisational outcomes
• Contribute expertise to project teams working on complex and cross-cutting initiatives
• Develop and implement communication and consultation strategies to support project delivery

The Team

The Policy and Projects Officer is part of the Economic Policy Projects team within the Place Based Strategy, Insights and Coordination Branch, Regional Development Victoria.

The branch leads place-based policy and insights across DJSIR and the Victorian Public Service. It delivers the evidence base and policy platform to influence regional economic outcomes and supports coordinated, high-quality advice and program delivery across government.

About You

You have demonstrated capability in policy design and development, including determining appropriate data and evidence-gathering approaches and undertaking critical analysis to inform policy options. You also bring experience in project delivery, including defining tasks, coordinating work activities, monitoring progress and responding to changing priorities to achieve agreed outcomes.

You communicate clearly and effectively, work collaboratively with stakeholders, and apply systems thinking to understand the broader impacts of policy and program decisions.

A relevant tertiary qualification will be well regarded.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Toby Motoi, Manager, Economic Policy Projects on 0408 858 499 or Toby.Motoi@ecodev.vic.gov.au.

The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to protecting children from harm in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment.

Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685 or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au,  quoting 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 11:59pm on 23 February 2026.