Policy Officer

6 days ago

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

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Schools team in the Education Branch as a Policy Officer at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The core duties of the role include providing high quality policy advice and analysis to the Premier, the Secretary, DPC executives and senior officers across a range of issues within the Branch.

The Policy Officer role requires a proactive self-starter with good understanding of government processes and an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast paced environment.

**About you**
- Demonstrated policy, conceptual and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to synthesise and critically evaluate information and the potential implications and risks of proposed policy options.
- Highly developed influence and negotiation skills, with an ability to anticipate other positions, interests and preferred options, plan for how to deal with objections.
- Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines while working in pressured situations.

**The closing date for this position is Sunday 16 March 2025.**
- a resume
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three 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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