Policy Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Premier and Cabinet Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 2 years

Organisation: Department of Premier and Cabinet

**Salary**: $90,067 - $102,192

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/1649264

Department of Premier and Cabinet (DCPC) is seeking bright, highly-motivated and publicly minded professionals to join the Governance Branch as a Policy Officer. **We currently have three (3) Fixed Term Full Time positions available for 2 years.**

The Governance Branch provides advice and support to the Premier and DPC's Secretary on the operation of the Victorian government, including on matters of public administration and governance, Victoria's accountability framework and the public sector workforce (executive and VPS).

As the **Policy Officer** working in the Institutions of Government team, you will work with dedicated colleagues to provide advice on the operation of the Victorian government, including on matters of public administration and governance, and Victoria's integrity, accountability and standards frameworks.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, and engage with stakeholders to represent the Department's view and negotiate good outcomes. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the longer-term strategic projects in the team, the Branch, and the Department.

This exciting role is a unique opportunity to make a significant policy contribution, and develop your strategic thinking and engagement skills.

**About you**
- Demonstrated policy experience, including knowing where and how to find information and the knowledge base for a particular proposal.
- Planning and organisationals skills, including setting clearly defined objectives and priorities.
- Influence and negotation skills, including understanding DPC's role and its primary stakeholders.
- Resilience, including persevering to achieve goals in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
- Flexibility and adaptability, including readily adapting and being responsive to changing circumstances and priorities.

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

**How to apply**
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

**Other relevant information**

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). Therefore, there is a requirement that all DPC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies).

To meet its obligations under the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions and the OH&S Act, the department will request vaccination information or evidence of an exemption in the pre-employment stage. **Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.**

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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