Policy Officer

1 week ago


Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Full time

Salary:
$91,418 to $103,725 (Plus Superannuation)

  • Ongoing role
  • Usual hours of work: time (flexibility may be available)
  • Usual work location: 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)


The Policy Officer is responsible for working across the Manufacturing and Industry Development Unit and the broader department to support the design of industry development policy and strategies to leverage internal and external opportunities to strengthen industry and sector development.

The position sits within the Industry Development and Manufacturing Sovereignty branch and assists to develop high level industry wide strategies across a range of key sectors.


The key accountabilities of the role will include:

  • Prepare a range of written communications for an internal and external audience including business cases and value propositions for external audience and briefs and reporting for senior department executives.
  • Provide industry research and analysis and strategic advice and opportunities and risks for the advanced manufacturing sector.
  • Assist in the pursuit of strategic opportunities for industry across the department, government and industry that are aligned with the government's priorities.
  • Support relationships with key external stakeholders, including planning and implementing stakeholder consultative forums, and work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders.
  • Provide project support and responsibility for programs and initiatives across priority sectors with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact George Makris, Manager, Food Manufacturing and Industry Development on

Applicants will be required to comply with the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Region's (department's) COVID-19 Vaccination requirements, as outlined in the department's COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy and in line with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, directions, policies or procedures, including but not limited to any requirement to provide evidence of vaccination status.

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.
How to Apply
Applications close at midnight on 16 August 2023.
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