Policy Officer

16 hours ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Transport and Planning Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Ongoing - Full Time

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

**Salary**: $95,102 - $107,905

Occupation: Policy

Reference: 6294

**About the Role**

The Policy Officer - Planning will work as part of a high performing team to deliver key government priorities to reform the building system and deliver safe and quality buildings for Victorians with a focus on the interface between the Planning and Building regulatory framework. Working in a dynamic environment, they will contribute to projects designed to improve building outcomes for the industry, practitioners and consumers.

This includes supporting the development of policy options, assisting with drafting of regulatory changes, preparing briefings and correspondence for Ministers and executives, and working across a wide range of government, industry and consumer stakeholders to achieve effective building policy and regulatory outcomes.

**To access the Position Description,**please click here.**

**Position Outcomes / Accountabilities**

**Flexibility and adaptability -**_Applied_**
- Accept changed priorities without undue discomfort. Responds quickly to changes. Comfortable working in collaboration with teams outside of own organisation.

**Working collaboratively -**_Applied_**
- Build a supportive and cooperative team environment; Engages other teams to share information in order to understand or respond to issues; Support others in challenging situations.

**Key Selection Criteria**

**Qualifications and Experience**

**Mandatory**
- A relevant qualification in planning or a related field is required
- Working knowledge of the Victoria Planning Provisions and the Planning and Environment Act 1987 is required, with statutory and/or strategic planning experience in state government, local government or consulting practice.

**What we offer**
- Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
- Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
- A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
- Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
- We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

**Culture Value**

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

**How to Apply**

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Applications close **9:00pm on** **Wednesday 2, January 2025**

Please include a resume and cover letter.

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