Principal Policy Officer
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Policy |
| Classification: | VPSG6 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DJ0002JUNE2026 |
| Closing Date: | 16-Jun-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $142,790 - $191,084 |
| Job Duration: | 1/7/2027 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - DJ5643 - Principal Policy Officer - Fixed-term, 12 months.pdf (PDF, 234KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Mara Gatt on 0427 098 760 mara.c.gatt@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Help shape laws and policy that improve community safety.
- Lead major reform projects from idea to delivery.
- Work closely with senior decision-makers across government and policing.
- Use your policy and legislative skills on complex public issues.
- Fixed-term, full-time role until 1st July 2027, earning $142,790 - $191,084 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As principal policy officer, you will help deliver major policy, legislative and regulatory reforms across Victoria.
You will provide expert advice and lead projects that support community safety and crime prevention.
You will:
- lead complex policy and legislative reforms from development through to implementation
- provide high-level advice, briefings and recommendations to senior executives and ministers
- manage major projects and drive outcomes that support government priorities
- build strong relationships with senior public sector and Victoria Police leaders
- develop and deliver strategic reform proposals while responding to emerging issues.
About you
A law degree or equivalent qualification is desirable. You should have extensive experience developing and delivering policy and legislative reforms, along with strong knowledge of Cabinet, Parliamentary and government decision-making processes.
You should also have:
- strong policy design and development skills
- excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- the ability to build productive working relationships and influence senior decision-makers
- proven project delivery skills and clear communication.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Leah Bloch at leah.bloch@justice.vic.gov.au.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
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