Policy and Engagement Officer

3 weeks ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions Full time

Salary: $73,842 - $89,661 (Plus Superannuation)
- Ongoing, full time role (flexibility may be available)
- Usual work location: Melbourne CBD (flexibility may be available)

The Team
The position of Policy and Engagement Officer forms a part of the Local Government Victoria within the Department of Government Services (DGS).
Local Government Victoria works to help Victorian local communities connect and thrive. The group works with Victoria's 79 local councils to ensure that Victorians enjoy a responsive, accountable, efficient and contemporary system of local government.
The Role
This role will provide strategic and operational advice on local government matters and support the Minister for Local Government's engagement with stakeholders. The position also has a role advancing policies and programs that seek to maximise local government's contribution to State objectives and outcomes.

**Key accountabilities**:
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- Provide policy and operational advice to the Minister and DGS Executives through research and analysis.
- Lead and support research, policy development and responses to trends and emerging issues impacting the local government portfolio and sector.
- Prepare briefings, correspondence and other forms of communication to support the Minister for Local Government and DGS engagement of the local government sector, stakeholders and the public.

About You
Use your demonstrated experience in policy analysis and advice, with proven written and communication skills, including preparation of reports and presentations.
Your planning and organisation will enable you to identify and prioritise tasks with a high level of initiative, planning ahead and establishing courses of action, developing schedules to ensure that work is completed within deadlines, as well as anticipating and adjusting for potential barriers and problems.
Further Information
Applicants will be required to comply with the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Region's (department's) COVID-19 Vaccination requirements, as outlined in the department's COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy and in line with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, directions, policies or procedures, including but not limited to any requirement to provide evidence of vaccination status.

**Please note**: Due to Machinery of Government changes under Section 30 of the Public Administration Act (PAA), effective 1 January 2023, your employment will be with the Department of Government Services Corporate Services, including payroll, will be provided by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions while a process for the formal transfer of staff in impacted areas is implemented.

We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.
How to Apply
Applications close at midnight on 17 April 2023.


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