Policy Officer

• Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing role
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Policy Officer role is in the Skilled and Business Migration Program (SBMP), in the Industry, Trade and Investment Group.  The SBMP is responsible for the development and delivery of policies, strategies, programs and services relating to the attraction and retention of international talent to support the Victorian Government's economic development and labour market objectives.

The Policy Officer role has the following accountabilities:

1. ​​Contributes to strategic policy development within a specific field of expertise ​ 
2. ​​Advice and analysis contributes to policy formulation ​ 
3. ​​Prepares reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues that impact at program or organisational level 

The Team

The position of Policy Officer forms a part of the Industry, Trade and Investment group in the Skilled and Business Migration Program branch.

The Industry, Trade and Investment (ITI) group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria's international competitiveness.

This position is in the Skilled and Business Migration Program which is located in the Global Engagement branch of Global Victoria. 

About You

1. ​​Policy Design and Development: Interprets and applies policies relevant to own work; Drafts policies and business cases using research skills and in consultation with relevant stakeholders. ​ 

2. ​​Policy Design and Development: Determines relevant data and evidence gathering approach; Conducts critical analysis on data and evidence collected.  ​ 

3. ​​Interpersonal Skills: Understands motivations, needs and wants of stakeholders and their impact on service delivery. ​ 

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Bregu, Manager, Policy, Skilled and Business Migration Program on 0412 470 501 and sarah.bregu@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 addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 11 March 2026.