Principal Legislation and Policy Development

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / up to 12 months

Organisation: Department of Treasury and Finance

**Salary**: $127,467 - $170,579

Occupation: Other

Reference: VG/DTF/BF/1658959

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Principal Legislation and Policy Development Officer (VPS6) to join the DTF Budget Strategy, Financial Frameworks team on a 12-month, fixed term contract.
- ** 12-month, fixed term full time opportunity available**:

- **Contribute to embedding gender impact analysis in the Government's budget decision-making processes and legislative framework**:

- **VPS6 salary range $125,893-$168,473 plus superannuation**

**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.

The new Gender Responsive Budgeting Unit sits within the Financial Frameworks team and has been established to embed gender impact analysis in the Government's budget decision-making processes and to ensure outcomes for women are measured as part of the budget decision-making process. The Financial Frameworks Team has also been tasked with identifying options for Government's consideration to embed Gender Responsive Budgeting in legislation.

**About the role**

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Principal Legislation and Policy Development Officer (VPS6) to join the DTF Budget Strategy, Financial Frameworks team on a 12-month, fixed term contract.

The key accountabilities are to:

- Lead the development of policy and implementation options to embed Gender Responsive Budgeting in legislation, for consideration by Government
- Lead interjurisdictional research to support policy development
- Manage the preparation of documents such as policy discussion papers, briefings for senior executives and Government including material for Cabinet, and stakeholder communications
- Engage with senior stakeholders within DTF and across the Victorian Public Sector to build support and constructive engagement as options for legislative change are developed.
- Identify solutions to issues and be a key contributor in the development of products such as capability development materials
- Confidently represent DTF at forums and establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in DTF, and across departments and agencies, often at senior levels

**About you**

To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate the following:

- Demonstrated experience delivering outcomes through the provision of high-quality advice to senior management or government on policy and legislative options
- Ability to work collaboratively, finding new ways to deliver outcomes
- Ability to constructively engage with stakeholders to ensure relevant perspectives are incorporated into policy options and legislation
- Demonstrated experience preparing written information and analysis at an advanced level for decision makers, with content and style appropriate to the audience

**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**

**Vaccination**

DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment consistent with the DTF's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act). DTF's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all DTF employees to demonstrate an up-to-date vaccination status, as defined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), or a medical exemption, in order to attend a DTF workplace or external premises on behalf of DTF. DTF may request proof of vaccination or exemption during the recruitment and selection process.

Vaccination information will only be retained by DTF where an offer of employment is made. Information pertaining to vaccination status and evidence will be stored in a secure database maintained in accordance with the Health Records Act 2001, Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and regulations made pursuant to the OHS Act.