Policy Officer

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: $97,955 - $111,142

**Grade**:VPS 4

**Occupation**:Policy

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:DJCS/1881965

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- **Join a dynamic team shaping Youth Justice policy and projects with impact.**:

- ** Support key government processes with evidence-based advice, from State Budget to ministerial briefings and parliamentary inquiries.**:

- ** Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures**.**
- The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the supervision of children and young people in the criminal justice system and for providing strategic advice and delivering strategic outcomes to address youth crime and reduce offending.
- The Youth Justice Policy, Strategy and Priority Projects Business Unit supports this work through policy reform and development including providing evidence-based, youth-specific policy, strategic and responsive advice to government.

**The**opportunity**
- Ongoing position based in Melbourne.
- VPS 4 role: $97,955 - $111,142 per year plus super.
- Provide policy analysis and advice, including the identification of emerging issues, opportunities, risks and trends.
- Support whole of YJ coordination tasks, and contribute to government processes, including State Budget.
- Research, analyse and prepare clear written materials including reports, briefings, papers and presentations.
- Translate complex data and evidence into clear, concise insights that support sound policy advice and decision-making.

**To be successful in this role you will have experience in / knowledge of current policy direction, research and issues within youth justice or the broader criminal justice system.**
- To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description._

**What's in it for you?**
- You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.
- There are many advantages in working for the department, including:

- ** Job stability** - position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
- ** A fair salary**- enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
- ** Transparent performance framework**- approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
- ** Generous leave entitlements**- provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
- ** Employee Assistance Program support** - you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.

**Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.**
- For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made_
- We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce - we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.
- We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.

**If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm,**Sunday 14th September 2025**.**

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