Policy Manager, Policy and Insights

• Salary: $138,631 - $185,518 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing role
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

Lead a team in the design and delivery of policy and research aligned to departmental priorities, with a core focus on Creative Victoria's strategic agenda.

The Policy Manager role involves managing and developing a multi-disciplinary team, including data, research and generalist policy functions, to undertake a broad spectrum of policy and research and providing advice and analysis to the department and Minister. The role requires a high level of experience in policy development, strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to coordinate complex stakeholder input, including across government and externally, and leadership and people management experience.

Main accountabilities:

• Develops policy frameworks within area of expertise or responsibility based on defined organisational priorities
• Routinely advises senior stakeholders on policy issues and solutions within a functional area
• Manages an area with significant budget, staff responsibilities or strategic importance
• Purpose of communication may be to resolve complex issues through a process of consultation and negotiation

The Team

The position of Policy Manager, Policy and Insights forms a part of the Policy and Delivery branch within Creative Victoria.

The Policy and Delivery branch has 3 units, Agencies and Infrastructure, Creative Investment and Policy and Development.

The branch brings together Creative Victoria's programs and investment in support of artists, creative workers, creative organisations, businesses, and portfolio agencies, with our work to manage and deliver world-class creative infrastructure. The branch also leads on policy and coordination across government and industry, and the development of Victoria's creative industries strategy.

About You

The role requires demonstrated capability in policy development, stakeholder coordination, and team leadership.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Zack Buchanan, A/ Director, Policy and Industry Development at zack.buchanan@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 27 January 2026.