Policy Officer Planning Reform

5 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Transport and Planning Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

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

Occupation: Planning

Reference: 3541

**About the Role**
- To be successful in the role as Policy Officer Planning Reform (Legislation), you must work in a team to undertake policy research and analysis, develop policy advice and support engagement with internal and external stakeholders in relation to major planning legislation reforms. In addition, you will also be involved in policy development and input, undertaking internal and public consultation and lastly and develop options for significant legislative reform in the context of the preparation and implementation of legislation.**For detailed description of the role, please click HERE.**

**POSITION OUTCOMES**
- Contribute as part of a team to the development, review and evaluation of complex and innovative legislative reform options. supported by advise that deliver on the government's planning reform priorities.
- Prepare authoritative, timely, and evidence-based advice for Ministers and the Department's executive management on complex and emerging legislative issues that is suitable for its audience and demonstrates a detailed understanding of the policy, political and legal context.
- Develop high quality, authoritative and timely written documents including project plans, briefs, policy papers and cabinet submissions.
- Develop and maintain constructive relationships within the department and with other stakeholders both government and non-government, including representing the Department in stakeholder forums as required.

**KEY SELECTION CRITERIA**

**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**

**Meaningful Outcomes - Policy Design and Development (applied) -** Interprets & applies policies relevant to own work; Drafts policies and business cases using research skills and in consultation with relevant stakeholders; Determines relevant data and evidence gathering approach; Conducts critical analysis on data and evidence collected.**Enabling Delivery - Critical thinking and Problem Solving -** Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines. Where guidelines are not available, analyses ideas available and takes action through self, or in consultation with others to resolve problems. If required, determine additional information needed to make informed decisions. Applies critical thinking and problem-solving concepts in the right context. (applied)**Enabling Delivery - Project Delivery -** Define work activities required to deliver against outcomes intended in line with agreed timeframes, resources and ways of working; Coordinates and guides others in the execution of work activities; Monitors progress of tasks against plans and takes corrective action when required. (applied)**Authentic Relationships - Influence and persuasion -** Consistently adapts the content, style, message or tone of a presentation to suit the audience and plans how to tackle objections; Applies own ideas by linking them to others’ values, needs and goals. (applied)**Meaningful outcomes
- Innovation and continuous improvement** - Contributes ideas toward improving the effectiveness of own work area; Understands and delivers against standards of quality and effectiveness applicable to own area of work; Maintains quality in the face of time pressure. (foundational)**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**

**Flexibility and adaptability** - Adjust approach in line with changing priorities, is open to acquiring and developing skills and knowledge, adapt to new ways of working or organise work to deliver results.**Outcomes thinking -** Works with sense of purpose within the team and enables others to understand the strategic direction of the branch and organisation.**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**

**Desirable**
- A tertiary qualification in urban planning, public policy, law or a related discipline.
- A sound understanding of government policies and strategies, with an emphasis on urban planning and development, combined with a sound knowledge of government processes involved and the _Planning and Environment Act 1987_.
- Experience in the development and implementation of public policy leading to legislation and regulation and the legislation process will be highly regarded.

**Cultural Values**
- We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.**How to Apply**

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