Senior Policy Officer

• Salary: $109,730 - $132,764 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing, full-time role (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 289 Wellington Parade South, East Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Senior Policy Officer supports the delivery of the annual Victorian Skills Plan and associated products.

Working with the Manager, Skills Plan Unit, the Senior Policy Officer:

• provides high quality and authoritative policy advice and analysis to inform and deliver the Victorian Skills Plan and associated products
• leads in drafting of key sections of the Victorian Skills Plan and associated products
• prepares and presents complex reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on policy matters
• proactively collaborates and manages highly effective working relationships with stakeholders to identify and leverage opportunities towards improving the Victorian Skills Plan and associated products
• supports the stakeholder engagement activities needed to deliver the Victorian Skills Plan.

The Team

The position of Senior Policy Officer forms a part of the Analysis and Insights Branch within the Victorian Skills Authority.

The Victorian Skills Plan Team sits within this branch and delivers the annual Victorian Skills Plan that details the State's training and skills needs, and provides an evidence-based roadmap for the transformation of our skills system to meet immediate and future skills demand. The Plan is the flagship product of the VSA and a central component to the core vision of a transformed skills sector in Victoria.

About You

Good knowledge of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system in Victoria would be well regarded.

Use your demonstrated policy skills to undertake research and analysis, and prepare policy options/proposals. Your strong written communication skills will enable you to prepare complex briefs and other documentation that translate technical information into easily readable material for Senior Executives and non-technical audience.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Erwin Lagura, Manager Victorian Skills Plan Unit, on        (03) 7022 2369 or Erwin.Lagura@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 accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and 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 Recruitment Team on 0472875685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.

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 2-3 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

For all “JSE eligible” candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 27 January 2025.