Senior Policy Officer
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| Department: | Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Policy |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/101652 |
| Closing Date: | 26-Jan-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $113,022 - $136,747 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | PD 101652 - Senior Policy Officer.pdf (PDF, 222KB) |
| Contact: | Daniella Campagna White daniella.campagnawhite@ecodev.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
Senior Policy Officer
- Salary: 113,022 – $136,747 (plus superannuation)
- Fixed term until 31 December 2028
- Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
- Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
The Role
We're looking for a strategic and collaborative Senior Policy Officer with demonstrated experience in policy development, strong analytical capabilities, and a sound understanding of government processes. The ideal candidate can translate complex issues into clear, evidence-based advice and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Main accountabilities:
- Formulates policy options and advice
- Applies complex concepts to policy development or research
- Develops briefs on highly complex issues that provide options for discussion and consideration and will contribute to the development of a set of final options for decision
- Innovative thinking and analysis influences developments within area of responsibility
The Team
The position of Senior Policy Officer forms part of the Policy and Strategy Branch within the Skills and TAFE Group.
The Policy and Strategy Branch leads system-wide and strategic policy settings for Victoria's vocational education and training system. The branch oversees VET system performance and funding, leads Cabinet and budget processes, and works with the Commonwealth, states and territories and other stakeholders to drive national tertiary education reform.
About You
- You have strong policy design and development skills and can clearly articulate policy options, objectives and impacts.
- You understand how policy interacts with broader systems, community needs and government priorities
- You apply sound project governance and delivery practices to manage risk and support successful outcomes.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Daniella Campagna White, Manager, Policy (System Evaluation and Reform team), via email at daniella.campagnawhite@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.
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.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 26 January 2026.
