Senior Policy Officer

• 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)

This is a prioritised position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration for this role.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Priority Projects and Partnerships, as the Senior Policy Officer, you will proactively liaise with internal and external stakeholders supporting regional development policy and stakeholder engagement activities, with a particular focus on the successful coordination and delivery of partnership initiatives in place.  

Main accountabilities:

1. ​​Innovative thinking and analysis influences developments within area of responsibility ​ 
2. ​​Makes decisions in situations where there is some, but not definitive, precedent about the application of an organisational framework  ​ 
3. ​​Initiates and maintains relationships with peer and senior internal and external stakeholders  ​ 

The Team

The position of Senior Policy Officer forms a part of the Regional Development Victoria group in the Regional Economic Growth and Investment branch. 

The Regional Economic Growth and Investment branch is responsible for both complex program and project delivery and providing enabling services in program and investment, project management, reporting, program evaluation, and partnership activities to RDV. The branch is also responsible for supporting critical partnership activities including Aboriginal Economic Self Determination initiatives, RDAs, and Regional Partnerships.  

About You

​​A relevant tertiary degree and demonstrated understanding of the Victorian context and regional government objectives would be well regarded. 

Use your flexibility and adaptability to adjust systems and processes quickly in line with changes to priorities. Your o​outcomes thinking will enable you to establish mechanisms to monitor impact of work on the community and ensures the team's operating and delivery model is designed in ways that creates a positive impact on community. This role will provide you with the opportunity to further develop your partnering and co-creation skills, building trust in partnerships through timely and quality delivery of outcomes, as well as facilitating discussion and navigating differences of opinion to reach decisions.  

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jim Rodgers, Director, Priority Projects and Partnerships, on 0436 815 794 / jim.rodgers@rdv.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.

For the purpose of employment in Aboriginal Designated or Aboriginal Prioritised positions within the Victorian public sector, candidates will be asked to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality. This can be confirmed by a Confirmation of Aboriginality form signed by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and affixed with the common seal of that organisation. Recognising that access to formal Confirmation of Aboriginality documents can occasionally be problematic, an alternative process can be discussed by emailing firstpeoples.workforce@ecodev.vic.gov.au.

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 16 November 2025.