Policy Officer

3 months ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the First Peoples-State Relations Group as Policy Officer to contribute to progressing the Victorian Government's nation leading work with First Peoples.
This is a unique opportunity to work in new and innovative ways that recognise First Peoples as the self-determining drivers of Aboriginal affairs in Victoria. This role will contribute to the ground-breaking work of the Group in the areas of truth, Treaty, self-determination and cultural rights.
We support flexible working arrangements and strongly encourage people living in both metropolitan and regional areas within Victoria to apply. We are committed to empowering staff from all diverse backgrounds, promoting cultural safety and supporting ongoing learning for all staff.
About you
- Understanding and awareness of Aboriginal self-determination reform priorities for Victorian Aboriginal communities.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering projects within agreed timeframes, with the ability to set clear project milestones, objectives and measures.
- Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop policy advice drawing on best practice to inform and shape the development of government policy and positions.
- Proven written communication skills, including the ability to prepare complex briefs, correspondence, submissions and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language.

Mandatory requirement
Experience working with Aboriginal communities and organisations.
The closing date is Sunday 15 September 2024.
Working with us, you can make a difference not just in your career, but in the community where you work and live.
How to apply
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.
We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

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