Policy Adviser, Community Security and Emergency

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Premier and Cabinet Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Other

Organisation: Department of Premier and Cabinet

**Salary**: $72,751 - $88,336

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/VG/1667561A

The Community Security and Emergency Management Branch (CSEMB) is looking for a self-motivated and committed Policy Adviser to play a vital role in shaping Victoria's emergency management agenda.

CSEMB provides high-level advice on a range of security and emergency management policy issues and undertakes strategic policy development projects.

As the **Policy Adviser** you will provide clear, succinct, and solution-focused written and verbal briefings on a range of emergency management policy issues.

As part of the Emergency Management Policy Team, you will contribute to complex research projects to evaluate and strengthen the coordination and implementation of Government emergency management policy.

You will also provide administrative and policy support for key State and National emergency management fora.

Please note, ability to obtain a national security clearance if required and availability for recall to duty in emergencies are required for this role.

**About you**
- Experience in policy analysis and co-ordination processes
- Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
- Highly developed in interpersonal and negotiation skills, with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Experience with preparing written documentation
- Excellent time management skills

Working with us, you can make a difference not just in your career, but in the community where you work and live.

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 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 Mandatory Vaccination policy which requires all DPC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies).

To be able to meet the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination requirements and for the department to meet its obligations under the OH&S Act, the department will request employees provide their vaccination information (including 3rd dose / booster) or evidence of an exemption throughout the recruitment process. **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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