Policy Officer

2 months ago


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

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

**Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/024068A

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is firmly focused on driving a strong and resilient economy that benefits all Victorians - by creating more opportunities for people through jobs and skills; supporting businesses and industries to grow and prosper; and building vibrant communities and regions.

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

**Policy Officer - Innovation Capabilities (Startups)**
- _Salary: $91,418 to $103,725 (Plus Superannuation)_
- _Fixed term - 1 year with possibility of extension_
- _Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)_
- _Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)_

The Policy Officer - Innovation Capabilities works as part of a team focused on strengthening Victoria's capabilities to drive innovation and cultivate the state's startup ecosystem.

In this role you will work in a small team within a dynamic environment that encourages thought leadership and pursuing evidence-based ideas from policy through to program implementation. The role will research and develop economic development policy and prepare responses on a range of startup and innovation issues, including the preparation of papers, reports and briefings, speeches, cabinet submissions, sponsorship agreements and correspondence.

Key accountabilities for this role will include:

- Research and develop policy advice relating to startups, commercial innovation and early-stage venture capital.
- Manage contracts and discrete projects with limited oversight, including negotiating straightforward agreements, and monitoring and briefing on agency performance for specialist initiatives.
- Foster productive relationships across government and in the ecosystem to gather and share evidence that informs policy and program development.
- Amplify the work of LaunchVic and Breakthrough Victoria to cultivate the startup ecosystem.

To be successful in this position, you will have proven communication and interpersonal skills, strong conceptual and analytical skills and experience in innovation or economic development policy research or projects. You will also have good project and time management skills.

**Further Information**

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jose Salveron, Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation Capabilities (Startups) on 0432 297 727.

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.
- We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures._

**How to Apply**
- **Copy of your resume;**:

- **Cover letter outlining why you are suitable for the role;**:

- **Responses to addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description (1 to 2 pages maximum).**

**Applications close at midnight on 28 May 2023.


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