Policy Officer

1 month ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner Full time

OVIC is an independent integrity agency with oversight of freedom of information, privacy, and information security for the Victorian public sector. We protect information privacy rights, oversee access to information, advise on lawful information sharing, and promote effective information security.
The Policy Officer works collaboratively within the Policy team to promote privacy best practice under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and shape the Victorian public sector's approach to information access under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
You will have a strong interest in privacy, government transparency, and information sharing, and a desire to influence how government manages public sector information.
Your day to day work will involve developing resources, reviewing government policy and legislation, preparing submissions to consultations, managing the Victorian Privacy Network, and assisting with stakeholder engagement activities.
Security cleared position

**Important Information**:
OVIC is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the OVIC's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).
Therefore, there is a requirement that all OVIC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes.
Prior to commencement of employment with OVIC you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19. Acceptable evidence includes:
*
- COVID-19 digital certificate (available via your myGov account)
- Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account) or
- Your exemption recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register (available via your myGov account).
- Resume;
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your interest in the role and addressing the key selection criteria.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 22 January 2023.


  • Policy Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Full time

    The Policy Officer will work in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver an ambitious set of reforms which will strengthen biodiversity protection in Victoria and support key industries for the future. The Policy Officer will work with Team Leaders to develop new policy guidance to enable an improved strategic planning approach to the critical areas of renewable...

  • Policy Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Talent International Full time

    **Job Details**: **Location** Melbourne CBD **Salary** Negotiable **Job Type** Full Time **Ref** BBBH96921_1671143517 **Contact** Donal McCann **Posted** about 8 hours ago - CBD location - Work from Home - Safe Building Ventilation Program **The role** This Government Department is seeking a Policy Officer to contribute to the Safe Building...

  • Policy Officer

    1 month ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Education Full time

    The Department of Education is looking for creative and agile Policy Officers to join the workforce policy and strategy division and help us with our exciting and challenging policy work. We have an opportunity for two Policy Officers to join our committed, collaborative, and supportive team. These roles will provide you an opportunity to contribute to the...

  • Policy Officer

    1 week ago


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

    An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and highly motivated individual to join the Delivery and Strategy Branch as a Policy Officer, Strategy at the Department of Premier and Cabinet. The Delivery and Strategy Branch reports to the Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and works across government to quickly analyse and identify...

  • Policy Officer

    1 month ago


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

    An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Governance branch as Policy Officer at the Department of Premier and Cabinet. The Public Sector Governance team provides governance and policy advice to the Premier, ministers and senior executives and this position offers an opportunity to work at the centre of the Victorian...

  • Policy Officer

    4 weeks ago


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

    We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate Policy Officer to join the Justice Branch within the Department of Premier and Cabinet. The core duties of the role include providing high quality policy advice and analysis to the Premier, the Secretary, DPC executives and other senior officers across a range of issues within the Branch. The role...

  • Policy Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

    THE ROLE Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Strategy and working in a small team, the Policy Officer will develop high quality operational policy solutions, and documentation which are consistent with the Disability Services Safeguards Act 2018 and support the development and implementation of systems for the Disability Worker Regulation Scheme (the...

  • Policy Officer

    1 month ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

    Join the supportive team at DH as a Policy Officer! - 1x Full-time, Ongoing, VPS 4 position! - Melbourne CBD/Hybrid + Flexible working options + L&D opportunities + more VPS benefits! **About the role**: The Planned Care Recovery and Reform Program is responsible for continuing to drive best practice across the planned patient journey. This cuts across both...

  • Policy Officer

    1 month ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Policy Officer to join the Climate Change Policy, Adaptation and Risk branch, in a dynamic role within the Government Risk and International Relations team. This role is within the branch that leads a program of work to provide evidence-based analysis and advice to the Victorian Government to effectively manage climate...

  • Policy Officer

    1 month ago


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

    **Location**: Melbourne **Salary**: $91,418 to $103,725 + super. **Position No**: 019487 **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 Energy, Environment and Climate Action. Corporate Services, including payroll,...

  • Policy Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and make a difference at the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. In the Policy & Planning Division of the Forest, Fire and Regions Group, we support environments and communities to be resilient and thrive, through advancing forest, fire and emergency management policy and planning. We offer...

  • Policy Officer

    1 month ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Education and Training Full time

    The purpose of this role is to support the Priorities and Quality Assurance Unit by: drafting briefings, correspondence, possible parliamentary questions, and other tasks; drafting responses to requests for information from the Minister's Office; analysing Cabinet Submissions, reviews, and initiatives to determine their infrastructure implications; promoting...

  • Policy Officer

    4 weeks ago


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

    **Location**: Melbourne or flexibility may be available **Salary**: $91,418 to $103,725 plus superannuation **Position No**: 019487 **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 Energy, Environment and Climate Action....

  • Policy Officer

    1 month ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Education Full time

    The purpose of this role is to support the Priorities and Quality Assurance Unit - drafting briefings, correspondence, and possible parliamentary questions; - drafting responses to requests for information from the Minister's Office and VSBA Executive team; - analysing Cabinet Submissions, reviews, and initiatives—both within the Department of Education...

  • Legal Policy Officer

    1 month ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

    Utilise your legal policy expertise to provide support and advice to The First Law Officer and Policy (FLO) Team - Fixed, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service - VPS Grade 4: $91,418 - $103,725 plus superannuation. About the Business Unit The First Law Officer and Policy (FLO) Team sits...

  • Policy Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Full time

    **Please note**: Due to Machinery of Government changes under Section 30 of the Public Administration Act (PPA), effective 1 January 2023, your employment will be with the Department of Transport and Planning. Corporate Services, including payroll, will be provided by Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action while a process for the formal...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia Victoria Police Full time

    **About the role**: The Policy/Project Officer role sits in the Custody Capability Unit (CCU) of the State Event Planning and Custody Management Division within the State Emergencies and Support Command and reports to the manager of the unit. The CCU is responsible for custody-related policy, projects, communications and strategy. As a relatively new...


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

    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...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia ANZPAA Full time

    Two exciting opportunities are available to join the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) as a Policy and Research Officer to assist police leaders prepare for the future. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Policy and Projects/Research and Innovation teams sits within the Strategy Directorate and are responsible for the research, development, review...

  • Bsbl Policy Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Education Full time

    Policy Officer - Ongoing - Part - Time The Department of Education and Training is offering a unique opportunity to get involved in the delivery of a series of transformational reforms in the early childhood education and care sector in Victoria. With the expansion of our work, we have an exciting opportunity for a Policy Officer to join our committed,...