Policy Officer

1 week ago


Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate Policy Officer to join the Justice Branch within the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The core duties of the role include providing high quality policy advice and analysis to the Premier, the Secretary, DPC executives and other senior officers across a range of issues within the Branch.

The role requires a proactive self-starter with good understanding of government processes and an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast paced environment.

You will also have demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines while working in pressured situations.


  • Demonstrated policy skills, analysing and critically evaluating information and the potential implications and risks of proposed policy options.
  • Sound conceptual and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to synthesise information from a range of sources and events.
  • Highly developed influence and negotiation skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with varied stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines while working in pressured situations.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

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.

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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