An exciting opportunity exists for a bright, highly motivated and publicly minded professional to join the Justice and Public Administration group in the Governance branch as Senior Policy Officer, Institutions of Government at the Department of Premier and Cabinet. 

The Institutions of Government Team offers an opportunity to work at the centre of the Victorian Government on topical and challenging issues relating to our institutions of government, parliamentary standards and integrity, and the application of Westminster conventions in Victoria. 

As a Senior Policy Officer, you will work in a fast-paced and dynamic policy environment, in a small team among passionate, supportive and engaged peers, and across the broader Victorian public sector. The team contains deep public administration expertise and includes specialists in areas including governance and law.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the inner workings of government and develop your strategic thinking and engagement skills while contributing to a variety of reform initiatives.

About you

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in in leading policy, projects or legislation with the ability to quickly analyse and critically evaluate information.
• Strong influence and negotiation skills, including including identifiying and using channels to gain the attention of decision makers.
• Highly developed communication skills including skills and ability to deliver a wide range of written and verbal briefings on a range of complex and sensitive issues.
• Excellent planning and organising skills including demonstrated ability to assess, prioritise and complete objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong flexibility and adaptability including ability to work independently in a dynamic and complex environment and embracing ambiguity and seeking clarity as required.

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

The closing date for this position is Monday, 20 Januay 2025.

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:

• a resume; and
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three 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.