Policy Adviser

1 week ago

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

An outstanding ongoing opportunity exists for an experienced and highly motivated Policy Adviser to join the Infrastructure Planning & Major Projects (IPMP) branch within the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC).
IPMP Branch provides coordinated policy advice on public transport, roads, ports and freight, urban and regional planning, building, heritage, precincts, suburban development and major capital projects (predominantly transport infrastructure).
As a Policy Adviser, you will support development of policy advice to the Premier, DPC Secretary and senior executives on topical, high-impact issues and reforms. In this role you will experience and contribute to cabinet processes, interdepartmental forums and policy development to help Government meet its commitments. You will work in a fast-paced and dynamic policy environment, in a branch with supportive and engaged peers, and across a range of departments and government agencies.
The Infrastructure, Planning and Major Projects Branch provides policy advice on public transport, roads, ports and freight, urban and regional planning, building, heritage, precincts, suburban development and major capital projects (predominantly transport infrastructure).
The branch contains a broad range of expertise and experience. To succeed in this role, you will have strong policy analysis and stakeholder management skills, and a willingness to take on new topics and challenges.
The Branch provides a positive, supportive culture and a work environment that enables high performance.
About you
- Demonstrated experience in policy analysis and co-ordination processes.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills with sound judgement.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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 consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). Therefore, there is a requirement that all DPC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies).
To meet its obligations under the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions and the OH&S Act, the department will request vaccination information or evidence of an exemption in the pre-employment stage. 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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