Policy Adviser
2 weeks ago
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and highly motivated individual to join the Infrastructure, Planning and Major Projects Branch as a Policy Adviser at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
The Policy Adviser position sits within the Infrastructure, Planning and Major Projects Branch, which comprises the Transport, and Planning and Precincts teams. We work in a complex, fast-paced and challenging environment with a constructive and positive culture.
The Branch plays a vital role in shaping the delivery of Victoria's planning, transport and infrastructure priorities. This is an opportunity to work at the centre of the Victorian Government during a time of significant reform and infrastructure investment to meet the needs of a changing and diverse population. In this role you will experience and contribute to cabinet processes, interdepartmental forums and policy development to help Government meet its commitments. Our view from the centre of government enables us to connect projects and processes to improve outcomes for the Victorian community.
Core duties of this role includes taking a whole-of-Victorian government perspective to provide high quality policy advice and analysis to the Premier, DPC Secretary and other senior officers across a range of planning, building, precinct and transport issues. The policy adviser will work closely across DPC, departments and agencies to help develop, influence and guide policy development and project delivery across the transport, planning, precinct and infrastructure portfolios. This includes the Department of Treasury and Finance, Department of Transport and Planning and other related Government bodies.
To succeed in this role, you will have strong policy, analytical and communication skills, along with an ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment.
**About you**
- Demonstrated experience in policy analysis and co-ordination processes to inform the development of policies and programs.
- Highly developed influence and negotiation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- 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, 29 December 2024.**
**How to apply**:
- 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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