Policy Adviser

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**: $92,332 - $104,762

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/019856AB

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation - by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027

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.

The Policy Adviser contributes to key strategic projects aimed at improving the productivity and competitiveness of Victoria's regions, supporting the growth of local industries and stimulating the creation of jobs, addressing entrenched disadvantage and helping regional communities to thrive.

**The responsibilities of the Policy Adviser will include, but are not limited to**:

- Undertake high quality and rigorous analysis to develop the evidence base for economic and industry policies being evaluated. Undertake economic modelling to investigate the economic impacts of existing and proposed policies.
- Support the management and maintenance of economic datasets and quantitative economic analysis to inform policy and strategic advice relating to regional development.
- Participate in and support projects developing strategic advice on economic development policy and strategy, including presentation of analysis and recommendations to stakeholders as required.
- **Economic Analysis and Modelling**: Demonstrates sound knowledge of key economic developments and trends in the Victorian, Australian and major international economies; Demonstrates awareness of challenges and opportunities faced by industries in regional Victoria; Understands and effectively conveys impact of recent domestic and international economic developments on various industry sectors in Victoria. Demonstrates ability and experience in management and maintenance of economic datasets and undertaking economic modelling of policies.
- **Project management**: Consults, liaises with and influences key stakeholders; Produces detailed project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified; Monitors performance against objectives and manages project risks and issues; Ensures project objectives are met.
- **Conceptual and analytical ability**: Deals with concepts and complexity comfortably; Uses analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems. Understands and meets the needs of target audiences by tailoring the right information to the right people; Confidently conveys ideas and information in a clear and interesting way.

A degree in Economics or related field, expertise, and/or experience in economic research and analysis, combined with a sound knowledge of public sector structures, processes and culture.

**Further Information**

For a confidential discussion, please contact Daniela Sekirski, Manager, Regional Economic Analysis on 0419 731 392.

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
- We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures._

**How to Apply**

**Applications close at midnight on 7 March 2024**.

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