Senior Policy Officer, Policy and Insights

• Salary: $113,022 - $136,747 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing, full-time role (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne CBD (flexibility may be available)

The Role

Contribute to the design and delivery of outcomes-focused policy and research aligned to departmental priorities, with a focus on Creative Victoria's strategic agenda. You'll also collaborate with Creative Victoria's First Peoples team to support self-determined engagement and ensure First Peoples perspectives are embedded in policy thinking. The role supports work planning, contributes to team capability, and delivers high-quality advice and analysis.

A Senior Policy Officer plays a role in developing, implementing, and managing policies which contribute to the department's objectives. They research, analyse, and provide advice on policy matters, often with a focus on strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, and monitor the implementation of policies, evaluate their effectiveness, and make recommendations for improvements. Their role may involve: 

• conducting research, analysing complex policy issues, and identifying emerging trends to inform policy development.
• developing policy options, drafting policy documents, and contributing to the creation of new policies or the modification of existing ones.
• building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; providing them with expert policy advice and gathering input to ensure effective policy implementation.

The Team

The position of Senior Policy Officer, Policy and Insights, forms a part of the Policy and Delivery Branch within the Creative Victoria Group. 

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

This role requires experience in policy development, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across the department. The position fosters a constructive team culture built on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement, with a focus on delivering timely, strategic outputs across the policy lifecycle.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Zack Buchanan, Director, Strategy and Insights, on 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 11 January 2026.