Policy and Legislation Lead

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 36 Months

Organisation: Department of Treasury and Finance

**Salary**: $134,593 - $180,115

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/1831978Z

Regulation Group aims to support the Victorian Government in growing employment, material living standards and economic activity. We do this by supporting the Government's agenda to boost Victoria's productivity and providing advice including on improving how government agencies regulate, risk and insurance policy, and local government. We also provide strategic advice, based on Pricing for Value Guidelines, to support policy development on fees related to government services, including regulatory fees. We also provide advice on improving the safety of Victorian workplaces and support those affected by workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses.

**About us**

The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.

**Economic Division**

The Economic Division leads the development of advice to the Government, and implementation of priority projects, for key economic and policy priorities including economic strategy, regulatory reform, housing, social policy, government tax policy and intergovernmental financial relations to drive improvements in Victoria's productive and efficient resource allocation, competitiveness and equity across the economy.

**Regulation Group**

Regulation Group aims to support the Victorian Government in growing employment, material living standards and economic activity. We do this by supporting the Government's agenda to boost Victoria's productivity and providing advice including on improving how government agencies regulate, risk and insurance policy, and local government. We also provide strategic advice, based on Pricing for Value Guidelines, to support policy development on fees related to government services, including regulatory fees. We also provide advice on improving the safety of Victorian workplaces and support those affected by workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses.

**Central Partnership Team**

The Central Partnership Team has been established to support implementation work of the Economic Growth Statement and is responsible for undertaking a multi-year, significant regulatory reform program partnering with multiple departments and regulators. The work of the Central Partnership Team also supports and is supported by the whole of Victorian Government regulatory reform program.

**About the role**

The Policy and Legislation Lead is responsible for supporting the implementation of legislative reforms in partner departments and regulators, and in some cases leading the implementation of legislative reform. The Policy and Legislation Lead will achieve this by working with departments and regulators to plan, design and draft legislation in a consistent manner to deliver on the reforms identified in the Economic Growth Statement. The Policy and Legislation Lead will also be responsible for managing a small team of legal policy officers.

**About you**
- Policy and legislative skills
- Influence and stakeholder communication
- Conceptual and problem-solving skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Responsiveness

Experience and qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Public Policy, Law or a related field are required.

**About our culture**

We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.

The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.

**How to apply**

For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Clea Wiebenga on 0419 670 482

**Covid-19 Vaccination**
DTF 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 DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.