Policy Officer

1 day ago

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

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and high performing individual to join the Social Policy Group as Policy Officer within the Community Security and Emergency Management Branch at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The Policy Officer Emergency Management plays a vital role in shaping Victoria's emergency management agenda and has an opportunity to advise on high profile emergency management policy issues at the centre of Government. This will include high-level secretariat and project support to key state security and emergency management fora.

Core duties include preparing high quality policy advice and analysis for the Premier, Secretary and other senior officers across a range of emergency management issues and liaising with other Victorian Government departments and agencies to develop, influence and guide policy and project development across the emergency management sector.

The Victorian Public Service (VPS) is committed to supporting diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces for employees. Flexible working supports greater participation by a broader range of Victorians in our public service. To support business needs and team culture, the successful applicant will attend the office three days per week.

**About you**
- Demonstrated organisational skills including the ability to determine priorities and meet deadlines, effectively balance competing demands and adapt to changing priorities.
- Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to analyse ideas available and take action through self, or in consultation with others to resolve problems.

**The closing date for this position is Sunday, 02 November 2025.**

**How to apply**:

- a resume
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within two pages)

**This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.**

**Other relevant information**:
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 and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

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