Policy Officer

3 days ago

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

Are you passionate about driving better outcomes for First Peoples in Victoria?
Multiple policy roles in the First Peoples - State Relations Group are available
Come join a team that is committed to empowering staff from all diverse backgrounds, promoting cultural safety and supporting ongoing learning for all staff You'll have the opportunity to be a part of the Victorian Government's nation leading work with First Peoples to drive real change.
The First Peoples - State Relations Group is responsible for ground-breaking work in the areas of cultural rights, self-determination, treaty, and truth.
The responsibilities of the Policy, Communication and Coordination Branch include leading and facilitating a whole of government, coordinated, and focused approach on Aboriginal affairs to improve outcomes for First Peoples and supporting the Premier and the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples to deliver on cross-government responsibilities and commitments.
As the Policy Officer, you will provide analysis and expert advice to the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples, Premier, the Secretary and senior executives on policy priorities including truth and self-determination.
Assisting in policy analysis and coordination to inform the development of policy and specific projects within defined areas will be an essential requirement of this role.
About you
- Demonstrated policy skills, including analysing and critically evaluating information and the potential implications and risks of proposed policy options
- Demonstrated influence and negotiation skills
- Sound analytical and conceptual skills
- Highly developed written communication skills
- Strong time management skills

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.

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