Policy and Project Officer

• Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed term to Friday, 4 December 2026
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)

The Role

Reporting to the Principal Adviser, Office of the Chief Executive (OCE), the Policy and Project Officer will play a key role in supporting the delivery of place-based policy research, analysis and advice and priority projects, that contribute to the achievement of policy objectives for regional Victoria.   

The Policy and Project Officer role will have the following accountabilities:

1. Support the delivery of a range of branch and whole-of-group projects, events, meetings, activities, and the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across the Office of the Chief Executive.
2. Coordinate the approval and finalisation of high-quality reports, briefing papers, correspondence and Cabinet submissions and Parliamentary business (PPQs/PQs/PAEC) on complex policy issues, in collaboration with RDV staff and stakeholders.
3. Contribute to/or undertake, research, analysis, and development of whole of group policy responses and provision of accurate and concise evidence-based advice on a wide range of regional policy issues. 

The Team

The position of Policy and Project Officer forms a part of the Regional Development Victoria group in the Office of the Chief Executive branch.

Regional Development Victoria

We work with businesses, communities and across government to deliver economic growth, create jobs, build resilience, and support economic recovery in our regions. We have a strong role in activating networks; building partnerships; realising outcomes that boost local economic and community resilience; and bringing the lived experience of communities into government decision making. In delivering our portfolio priorities, we work closely with parts of government given the many synergies and linkages with other priorities across government. 

About You

1. Policy Skills: Aware of, interprets and applies policies; drafts simple policies using research skills and consults with stakeholders; provides feedback on draft policies. 
2. Service Excellence: Constantly looks for continuous improvement opportunities and ways to innovate and encourages others to do the same;
3. Written and Verbal Communication: Prepares briefs, letters, emails, and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language pertinent to its audiences.
4. Project management: Produces project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Claire Levey, Principal Adviser, Office of the Chief Executive on 0415 973 556 and claire.levey@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 November 2025.