• Salary: $79,122 – $96,073 plus superannuation
• Employment Type: Fixed term until September 2026
• 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 Administrator, Policy and Insights supports the delivery of policy and research initiatives aligned to Creative Victoria's strategic agenda and departmental priorities. Working within the Policy and Insights team, the role contributes across the policy lifecycle by gathering and analysing data, preparing reports and briefings, and supporting the design and delivery of outcomes-focused initiatives. The role works collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, contributing to a respectful, solutions-focused team culture and building capability through learning, mentoring and exposure to a range of policy areas.

Main Accountabilities

• Research issues and prepare draft reports and briefings within established policy frameworks
• Conduct projects of defined scope under direction
• Undertake technical data analysis in the relevant field of expertise
• Conduct field or desktop studies as part of a team
• Initiate improvements to procedures within the work area

The Team

This position sits within the Policy and Delivery Branch of the Creative Victoria Group.

Creative Victoria is the State Government body dedicated to supporting, championing and growing Victoria's creative industries across arts, culture, screen and design. The branch brings together program delivery, investment, policy leadership and coordination across government and industry, and leads the development of Victoria's creative industries strategy.

About You

You have developing experience in policy design and development, with the ability to interpret and apply policy frameworks and draft policy materials using research and stakeholder consultation. You can determine appropriate data and evidence-gathering approaches, analyse information critically, and communicate insights clearly and succinctly through written materials and presentations to support informed decision-making.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Zac Gillam, Senior Policy Officer, Policy and Insights via zac.gillam@creative.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.

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.