Strategic Policy Advisor

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeePolicy Full time $121,250 - $155,611
Strategic Policy Professional

You will lead or be the senior contributor to significant reform projects and strategic policy initiatives. These high-profile reform projects span several key areas, including housing, cost of living, and local government initiatives.

The role requires problem definition, governance design, policy option analysis, drafting Cabinet submissions, operating model design, business cases, communication, and engagement strategies, as well as project management.

Projects involve working across government departments and agencies to achieve government outcomes.

You will often work in partnership with our Regulation and Policy Division, who lead on the Legislation and Regulation program, and with Service Victoria, who develop technical and product solutions that support Victorians.

  • Strong project management skills and ability to perform effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment.
  • Experience in scoping, planning, mapping, and tracking projects with parallel streams and many different stakeholder groups to influence.
  • Formulates and communicates public policy options and recommendations.
  • Analyses and critically evaluates information and potential implications and risks of proposed policy options and develops innovative policy solutions to complex issues that meet government and departmental objectives.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, ability to confidently convey complex concepts and information that understands and meets the needs of a targeted audience at various levels of government.
  • Expertise in the preparation of Cabinet submissions, briefings, and options analysis on a variety of issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate teams, provide advice to managers, and feedback on complex issues.
  • A relevant planning and project management qualification is desirable.

Key accountabilities include conducting research and analysis to provide advice to department executives and ministers on social, legal, regulatory, and governance policy-related policies, projects, and trends.

Provides well-reasoned and clear written advice to inform strategic decision making by government and the department.

Identifies and responds to new and emerging issues impacting on the operating environment.

Negotiates with peers (internal and external) to gain commitment to develop policy and support project delivery.

Manages development of key policy documents, including briefings, correspondence, submissions, reports, presentations, and Cabinet Papers.

Develops and manages the full suite of project management documentation.

Works flexibility in a team; is willing to change direction, assist team members outside immediate team, and work to achieve group outcomes.

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.

The department actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and an equal opportunity workplace.

Applications are open to all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria within three pages.

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