Policy Officer, Local Jobs First Legislative Reform

19 hours ago

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

**Policy Officer, Local Jobs First Legislative Reform**
- _Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 (Plus Superannuation)_
- _Fixed term role: _until 30 June 2026
- _Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)_
- _Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne_

**The Role**

Reporting to the Manager, Local Jobs First Legislative Reform and working as part of a small and dynamic team, the Policy Officer will contribute to a diverse range of industry development and participation policy and program initiatives.

The responsibilities of the Policy Officer will include:

- Supporting policy co-ordination, development and implementation in relation to the Victorian Government's election commitment to strengthen the Local Jobs First Act 2003 and the associated policy to ensure Local Jobs First continues to maximise opportunities for local jobs and businesses.
- Contributing to the delivery of the Local Jobs First scheme and prepare high quality policy and strategic advice on issues related to government procurement and industry policy.

**The Team**

The position of Policy Officer, Local Jobs First Legislative Reform forms a part of the Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent branch within the Industry, Trade and Investment group.

The Industry, Trade and Investment Group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria's international competitiveness. The Group champions Victoria as a destination of choice for trade and international investment, international education and innovation.

**About You**
- **Problem solving**: Seeks all relevant information for problem-solving; investigates and probes for the facts; liaises with stakeholders; analyses issues from different perspectives and draws sound inferences from information available; identifies and proposes workable solutions to problems.
- **Policy skills**: Demonstrated experience in formulating public policy options and recommendations and providing strategic advice to senior management based on sound research and analysis, including consultation with stakeholders.

**Further Information**

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.

**How to Apply**

**Applications close at 23:59pm on 23 July 2025**.

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