Fair Jobs Code Senior Policy Officer

• Salary: $116,413 - $140,849 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed term until 30 June 2027
• Usual hours of work: Full time
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)

The Role

As the successful candidate you will have demonstrated experience in policy development, strong analytical capabilities, and be able to apply policy intent to systems and processes that enable effective delivery of objectives.

Using systems and data, you can translate complex issues into clear, evidence-based advice through formal and informal briefing approaches and communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders to agree and achieve outcomes.

You will help review, refine and shape policy, support implementation of the Fair Jobs Code including through assessment of applications, and respond to evolving priorities for the Fair Jobs Code and the IDCMT Branch.

Main accountabilities:

• Advice and analysis influences policy development 
• Contributes to strategic business planning Interprets and applies business plans and policies in own area of responsibility and provides advice to others on implementation issues
• Contributes to strategic corporate initiatives and is responsible for implementation
• Formulates policy options and advice 

The Team

The position of Fair Jobs Code Senior Policy Officer forms a part of the Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent branchwithin the Industry, Trade & Investment group.

The Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent (IDCMT) Branch is responsible for shaping and ensuring the delivery of the Victorian Government's industry development agenda. The branch develops policies and delivers programs that drive sustainable economic growth and workforce inclusion, leading to higher living standards for all Victorians.

About You

• Policy Design and Development: Formulates and communicates public policy options and recommendations; Develops a clear narrative for the policies and business cases including clear problem definition and objectives. 
• Data Literacy: Considers data volume, variety, velocity, and veracity to establish data collection (e.g. data parameters, data structure) and analysis (e.g. analysis equations, data visualisation) approach. 
• Project Delivery: Translates strategies into programs or projects that enable achievement of outcomes required. 
• Strategic Planning: Thinks at the whole of system level and undertakes internal and external scanning, considering wide-ranging possibilities in developing a vision for the future.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Anthony Sherry, Director, Strategy, Reform and Fair Jobs Code on 0423 024 821 / anthony.sherry@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 1 July 2026.