Managing Principal Policy Officer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Government Services Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Ongoing

Organisation: Department of Government Services

**Salary**: $134,593 - $180,115

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/1837029

**About us**

The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.

**About the role**

The Managing Principal Policy Officer is accountable for leading a team in delivery of initiatives in the Consumer Affairs portfolio. There are vacancies in Consumer Housing, Consumer Property, National Consumer Policy and Industry Regulation and Occupational Licensing which include the timely development and implementation of high-quality policy proposals, projects, programs, and initiatives including all products within the scope of the Regulation Policy portfolio.

The Managing Principal Policy Officer lead and manage a team and prepare, supervise and organise activities and products to ensure that project goals align with the department's objectives and to make sure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

The Managing Principal Policy Officer requires the ability to proactively develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, using influence and negotiation skills, alongside effective written and verbal communication skills, to support the provision of accurate, timely and audience-appropriate advice in a dynamic environment and to manage and lead a team to also develop effective stakeholder relationships. Sound proficiency in managing a team of policy officers, project management, particularly in legislation, regulations and statutory reviews in government is a critical component of the work.

There are 3 Ongoing positions available. The work location for these positions is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements.

**About you**

To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate:

- Formulates policy and legislative options and advice.
- Develops Cabinet and project briefs consistent with business plan direction
- Manages and leads complex policy and/or legislative reform priorities and programs
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex legislation and regulations, reviews, programs and projects
- Ability to work collaboratively and to enhance a positive culture, build relationships and communicate with influence.

**Mandatory requirements**
- A tertiary qualification in law, economics, or public policy is desirable or any related fields.

For specific responsibilities please review the attached position description.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**How to apply**
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

**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 DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which **strongly recommends** all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.

DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

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