Principal Policy Officer X 2
3 months ago
**Deliver legislative reform and strategic policy work to support establishment of a robust tobacco regulator and licensing scheme.**:
- **2 x Fixed, Full-Time (12 Months) opportunities to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.**:
- **VPS Grade 6: $134,593 - $180,115 plus superannuation.**
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking 2 x Principal Policy Officer's to provide a support to the Tobacco Regulation Project.
**About the Business Unit**
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) provides a range of government programs and services focused on improving community safety, victim services, regulatory services and crime prevention, and building strong collaboration across the justice system. Located in the Integrity, Regulation and Legal Services (IRLS) group, the Tobacco Regulation Project (TRP) has been established to deliver the Victorian Government's commitment to implement a tobacco regulation and licensing scheme.
**About the Role**
Reporting to the Director, Legislation, Policy and Engagement, the Principal Policy Officer will bring high level policy expertise and leadership to drive the successful delivery of key projects and activities to support the establishment of the tobacco regulator and licensing scheme, including:
- Developing relevant legislation, regulations and policies
- Providing high-quality and authoritative strategic policy advice
- Delivering key projects and outcomes, including the preparation of government submissions
- Identifying emerging complex or highly sensitive issues, risks and trends.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
**About you**
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Extensive experience in leading the development of strategic legislative and regulatory policy in a public sector setting.
- Ability to analyse complex operational, policy and legal issues, interpret legislation and provide legal policy solutions.
- Excellent analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to identify emerging trends and systemic issues.
- Sound knowledge of and/or experience in Victorian government administrative processes, including Cabinet and legislative processes.
**Qualifications/Requirements**
- A tertiary qualification in law, public administration, regulatory studies, public policy or other relevant discipline, including experience in a senior policy officer role is desirable.
**How to Apply**
**_ FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:_**
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**:
**CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT**:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
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