Policy Officer

7 days ago

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

At the Department of Premier and Cabinet we work for the people of Victoria by helping the government achieve its strategic objectives. We do this by supporting the Premier, Deputy Premier, the Ministers for Aboriginal Affairs, Industrial Relations and Government Services as well as the Cabinet. We are committed to strong policy outcomes, engaged citizens, professional public administration, and high performance.
DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. Most roles at DPC can be worked flexibly. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities.
The Delivery and Strategy Branch is looking to recruit an outstanding, talented and passionate individual as a Policy Officer in the branch. The Delivery and Strategy Branch works across government to track and resolve delivery of priority government initiatives and develop solutions to priority cross-portfolio policy issues.
In this role you will support the Branch in its strategic analysis and policy advice, priority initiative tracking, stakeholder consultation and contribute to advice to the Premier, the Secretary and senior DPC executives.
You will have the opportunity to work across government to build and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders. This role requires a proactive self-starter with a passion for public policy and an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast-paced environment.
About you
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong time and task management skills
- Experience in the design, delivery, or assessment of delivery of major projects or programs

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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 OH&S Act, the department will request vaccination information or evidence of an exemption throughout the recruitment process. Inability to provide this prior to commencement in the role may impact your subsequent employment to the department.

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