The Role

Policy Advisers work on projects that seek to address critical issues facing the State. They are part of teams that use best practice management disciplines and deliver outstanding results for clients. They use exceptional analysis and critical thinking to formulate findings and recommendations. They produce compelling communications – briefs, reports and submissions that facilitate effective executive decision-making.

Main accountabilities:

• Prepares project scopes and briefs within broad parameters
• Advice and analysis contributes to policy formulation
• Drafts reports and recommendations by interpreting and analysing data
• Applies negotiation persuasion and motivation skills to manage staff and stakeholders 

The Team

The position of Policy Adviser forms a part of the In-House Professional Services branch within the Economic Policy, Programs and Services group.

Economic Policy, Programs and Services (EPPS) supports delivery of sustainable economic development and employment growth for Victoria by providing leadership and expertise in policy design, research, analysis and advice, project management, delivery and evaluation. EPPS delivers on the priorities of the Small Business and Employment portfolio, enabling Victorian small businesses to thrive, enabling Victorians to achieve sustainable employment and economic inclusion, and increasing employment, business growth and prosperity opportunities for First Peoples in Victoria in a self-determined way.

About You

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: If required, determines additional information needed to make informed decisions. Applies critical thinking and problem-solving concepts in the right context. 
• Policy Design and Development: Determines relevant data and evidence gathering approach; Conducts critical analysis on data and evidence collected. 
• Project Delivery: Defines tasks to be delivered to meet agreed outcomes; Coordinates and guides others in the execution of work activities; Monitors progress of tasks against plans and takes corrective action when required. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Takes steps to add value for the client or stakeholder; Links people with other areas as appropriate; Monitors client and stakeholder satisfaction; Constructively deals with stakeholder issues. 

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Phil Gracen – Principal Policy Adviser at phil.gracen@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 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 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au 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.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 22 June 2026.