Job Description

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for an effective, talented and passionate individual to join the Strategy team in the Delivery and Strategy Branch as a Policy Officer, Strategy at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The Delivery and Strategy Branch reports to the Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and works across government to quickly analyse and identify solutions to priority policy and delivery issues. The Strategy team works on high priority projects on a range of policy and operational topics.

In this role you will support the Branch to deliver projects including through analysis, policy advice, project management, and stakeholder consultation. Your work will contribute to advice to the Premier, the Secretary and senior DPC executives. ­­­­­

You will have the opportunity to work on a breadth of policy and delivery issues across government, while building and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders. This role requires a proactive self-starter with a passion for public policy, a good understanding of government processes and an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong policy, analytical and communication skills, and work effectively in a team environment.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Sound knowledge of the processes, policies and procedures within government and understanding of public sector accountability.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills, initiative and a ‘can do' approach to identifying issues and providing strategic advice on policies and programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confidently conveying complex ideas and information in a clear and engaging manner in briefs, submissions, reports and PowerPoint presentations.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with people at all levels and from different backgrounds and organisations.
• Strong time and task management skills, focusing on outcomes and delivering within available resources and timelines.

In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Policy, only Victorian Public Service employees or those with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange are eligible to apply for this position. Employees on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and contractors, are not eligible to apply for this position.

The closing date for this position is Sunday, 01 December 2024.

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.