Policy Adviser

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Suburban Rail Loop Authority Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Suburban Rail Loop Authority

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

Occupation: Economics

Reference: VG/1714686

Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is an integrated transport infrastructure and precincts planning project that will deliver a 90km rail line linking every major train service from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport, as well as investment in the suburbs, better connecting Victorians to jobs, retail, education, health services and each other. Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is the statutory body established to plan all elements of the project, procure builders, develop structure planning for SRL Precincts and oversee construction and the other changes that will help transform Melbourne and Victoria. SRL is more than a rail project. It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to plan for and prepare our city and state to meet the needs of future Victorians, and we can’t do it alone. We are on the lookout for people with drive, expertise, fresh ideas and new perspectives to deliver Victoria’s biggest ever infrastructure project. You will be part of history in the making, and while we’re at it, we will be shaping your future too.

**About the opportunity**:
The Policy Advisor, Economic Development will play a key role in providing authoritative advice and supporting the development of policy in relation to the precincts within the Suburban Rail Loop program, focusing on the economic development of precincts.

The successful applicant will have experience in policy development and ability to quickly engage with new content areas in a rapidly changing environment, be an effective communicator and be able to maintain positive working relationships.

As an Adviser in this fast‑paced and collaborative environment, you will:

- Support the development of advice and policy/planning projects in an economic development context
- Conduct research and analysis
- Prepare high quality briefs and reports
- Work with a range of internal and external stakeholders

**Key accountabilities**:

- Contribute to the development of policy options to support the planning, investment and delivery of jobs, services and infrastructure in the Suburban Rail Loop's precincts
- Undertake economic policy research and analysis, including working collaboratively with specialist consultants or drawing on expertise across departments
- Prepare briefs, reports and policy papers to communicate issues and recommendations to senior management
- Support components of successful project delivery, including preparing project plans, project reports, briefing materials and presentations, and contribute to effective project performance monitoring and continuous improvement processes in relation to government policies, objectives, priorities and reporting requirements
- Establish and maintain highly effective working relationships
- Work flexibly and collaboratively with limited supervision to deliver Suburban Rail Loop project priorities and initiatives as required

**Why join us?**
- An emphasis on work / life balance
- High-performing team environment
- Equal opportunity employer
- Personal & Professional development opportunities
- Committed to safety & wellbeing
- Training & development opportunities

**How to apply**:
Please include a Cover Letter and Resume. We want to know why you want to work for Suburban Rail Loop Authority, why you are interested in the role, and, taking into account the Key Selection Criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 30th April, 2023

Employees at SRLA are requiredcomply with all directions and/or policies introduced by SRLA in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic (as determined by SRLA, taking into account applicable Commonwealth or State government legislation, directions or policy as in force from time to time) including but not limited to directions or requirements regarding being vaccinated.


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