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Title: Senior Policy and Programs Officer Resilience
Requisition ID: 8171
Work Type: Ongoing Full Time
Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2025
About Us
The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.
Transport Services is a Group within DTP and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians.
The Resilience and Emergency Coordination Branch (REC) within Transport Services supports DTP by building resilience, confidence and connections for emergencies, across DTP, the broader transport sector and other government departments and agencies.
About The Role
Full time - Ongoing
As the Senior Policy and Programs Officer, Resilience, you will contribute high level advice on and support for the implementation of the Victorian Critical Infrastructure Resilience Strategy and Part 7A of the Emergency Management Act 2013 for the transport sector. Engaging with operators and across the sector, you will assess transport-related critical infrastructure using prescribed methodology.
The role is responsible for driving resilience engagement across the Department, sector and Whole of Government including through activities such as exercises, sector-wide forums and an annual Industry Accountable Officers Forum.
Position Accountabilities
To access the position description, please click link here.
In This Role You Will
- Analyse and assess transport critical infrastructure using prescribed procedures and methodologies to develop recommendations and reports on outcomes via formal briefs through Ministers and Governor in Council
- Proactively build and maintain productive relationships across the Department, sector and government, to enhance sectoral EM capability and resilience
- Provide support to regular sector forums and activities through Secretariat duties and engagement
- Prepare high level advice, briefs and recommendations on DTP's actions and progress against legislative requirements and resilience objectives
- Contribute to the broader outcomes of the Resilience and Emergency Coordination Branch and the Department
- You will leverage your stakeholder management skills (Accomplished) to identify shared issues to build mutually beneficial partnerships.
- You will apply your expertise in policy design and development (Applied) to interpret relevant policies, draft well-researched policies and business cases, and conduct critical analysis of data and evidence in consultation with stakeholders.
- Communicating with impact (Accomplished), you will engage clearly and credibly with diverse audiences, confidently addressing difficult or sensitive topics.
- You will use your experience in working collaboratively (Applied) to foster a supportive team environment, actively sharing information and supporting colleagues through challenges.
- Applying your critical thinking and problem-solving skills (Applied), you will navigate complex legislative and guideline frameworks, or where gaps exist, analyse available information to make informed decisions and effectively resolve issues.
Mandatory
- This position requires the incumbent to obtain a national security clearance
- Current driver's licence
- Bachelor level degree or higher in relevant and related field
- Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
- Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
- A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
- Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
- We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
How To Apply
Non-DTP Employees (Including VPS outside of DTP)
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Applications close at 11:59 PM on Thursday 4 September 2025.
Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We're unable to consider email or manual applications.
For more information, contact Peter Chambers, Manager Resilience Programs via peter.chambers@transport.vic.gov.au
Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.
If you require additional adjustments across the recruitment process or accessible formats of this ad, please contact us by phone or email.Seniority level
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionOther
- IndustriesGovernment Administration
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