Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists for a high performing Senior Policy Officer in the Priority Communities team, Multicultural Affairs Policy unit within the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The Senior Policy Officer will provide high quality policy advice and program delivery to enable effective outcomes for newly arrived and priority multicultural communities.

The Senior Policy Officer role will also contribute to engagement with the Commonwealth Government on settlement policies and support the delivery of other key Victorian Government priorities such as the Victorian African Communities Action Plan and relevant election commitments. This includes engagement with the Victorian Multicultural Commission, multicultural and settlement sector peak bodies, community organisations and intergovernmental representatives.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional policy, analytical, problem-solving, program management and stakeholder engagement skills.

The Priority Communities team provides a supportive and inclusive workplace environment. People with lived experience or experience working with diverse communities are encouraged to apply.

The Victorian Public Service (VPS) is committed to supporting diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces for employees. Flexible working supports greater participation by a broader range of Victorians in our public service. To support business needs and team culture, the successful applicant will attend the office three days per week with anchor days on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The third day of attendance will be agreed with the Manager on commencement.  

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Demonstrated policy skills and sound knowledge and understanding of Victorian government policies and processes relating to corporate governance and administration together with strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Strong project management skills including the ability to produce detailed project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified.
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to communicate complex policy issues verbally and through written briefs, letters, emails and reports.
• Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills including ability to establish and actively manage effective internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and propose workable solutions to problems, implement solutions and evaluate effectiveness and adjust actions as required.
• Proven ability to cooperate and work well with others in pursuit of team goals and collaborate, share information and work well with the different working styles of others.

For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in application.

The closing date is Tuesday, 17 June 2025.

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 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.