Policy Officer

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Department: Department of Premier & Cabinet
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Policy
Classification: VPSG4
Work Location: Melbourne - CBD
Reference: VG/1821102A
Closing Date: 03-Nov-2024
Salary Range: $95,102 - $107,905
Job Duration: Until June 2025
Attachments: Position Description - Policy Officer - FPSR - SDPT - YJCRE - VG1821102 - VPSG4 - October 2024.docx (Word, 208KB)
Job Specification

Contact: Nadia Han, Principal Project Officer
0481310030

Position Details

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and motivated individual to join the Yoorrook Justice Commission Response and Engagement Branch as Policy Officer at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

This is a unique opportunity to work in new and innovative ways that recognise First Peoples as the self-determining drivers of Aboriginal affairs in Victoria. This role will contribute to the ground-breaking work of the Group in the areas of truth, treaty, self-determination and cultural rights.

As the Policy Officer your varied work requirements include coordination of the whole of Victorian Government response to the Yoorrook Justice Commission, analysis of complex, cross-cutting government policy issues, providing high quality briefings for the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples, the Premier and senior executives in DPC, and managing relationships management across Victorian Government organisations.

We are looking for a candidate that can demonstrate composure under pressure, have experience of working on complex policy issues, and have strong interpersonal communication and writing skills. The successful candidate will work at the centre of government and help shape policy in a high profile portfolio.

This is a challenging yet rewarding role. We are committed to flexible working to support and empower our staff to successfully manage work and life commitments and providing exposure to a broad range policy areas. We have a supportive branch culture, with a focus on high performance and continuous improvement. Applicants identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply.

About You

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

  • Demonstrated policy skills, including analysing and critically evaluating information and the potential implications and risks of proposed options, coordinating and engaging across government .
  • Highly developed influence and negotiation skills, with an ability to anticipate other positions, interests and preferred options.
  • Sound conceptual and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to synthesise information from a range of sources and events, including from outside own areas of responsibility.
  • Excellent written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to prepare briefs, letters, emails, and reports using clear, concise, and grammatically correct language.
  • Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines while working in pressured situations.

Current VPS employees are strongly encouraged to apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) platform.

The closing date for this position is Sunday 03 November 2024.

How to apply:

Apply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:

  • a resume
  • a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within two pages)

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Other relevant information:

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check. DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace.

We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

 


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