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Senior Policy Officer, Whole of Victorian Government

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Full time $113,022 - $136,747 per year
Overview

Work type: Full time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: VPSG5

Occupation: Policy

Location: CBD

Reference: VG/082457A

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is focused on growing Victoria's prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

Senior Policy Officer, Whole of Victorian Government (WoVG) Coherence

  • Salary: $113,022 - $136,747 (Plus Superannuation)
  • Ongoing- Full-time role
  • Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
  • Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)

The Role

As a Senior Policy Officer, you will be responsible for developing strategic policy, reporting on whole of Victorian Government initiatives that impact the Skills and TAFE portfolio and writing briefs to support the Minister for Skills and TAFE's participation in Cabinet. You will establish and maintain relationships with program areas across Skills and Employment and wider Victorian Government. You will develop a strong understanding of strategic issues impacting the Skills and TAFE sector and how the sector can support Victoria's economic growth and productivity. This role requires well developed policy and stakeholder management skills.

Key accountabilities include:

  • Strategically support and lead strategy and policy work relating to Whole-of-Victorian-Government strategic policy projects.
  • Advise on policy settings to support the efficient and effective operation of Skills and TAFE sector.
  • Provide high level strategic advice with a long-term view that supports the government to future-proof key policy settings for the training and higher education sectors.
  • Manage the preparation of Cabinet submissions, complex briefs, correspondence, and reports
  • Manage relationships with central agencies and stakeholders across the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions and other departments to inform policy development and implementation.

The Team

The position of Senior Policy Officer will work across Policy and Strategy branch, which sits within Skills and Employment group.

Skills and Employment group focuses on enabling Victorians to gain access to skills and employment opportunities and helping to support a strong pipeline of workers to meet Victoria's skills needs, now and into the future.

We work in collaboration across government with industry and community to deliver skills-focused solutions that leverage the opportunities in the economy and drive improved workforce outcomes across all levels of the skills and training system.

We oversee the Victorian Vocational Education and Training (VET) system with a specific focus on ensuring the delivery of quality outcomes through TAFEs through the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery, informed by our partnership with the Victorian Skills Authority.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:

  • Strategically support and lead strategy and policy work relating to Whole-of-Victorian-Government strategic policy projects.
  • Advise on policy settings to support the efficient and effective operation of Skills and TAFE sector.
  • Provide high level strategic advice with a long-term view that supports the government to future-proof key policy settings for the training and higher education sectors.
  • Manage the preparation of Cabinet submissions, complex briefs, correspondence, and reports
  • Manage relationships with central agencies and stakeholders across the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions and other departments to inform policy development and implementation.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Melinda Bladier, Manager, Whole of Victorian Government (WoVG) Coherence via email - [email protected]

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team on , or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and respond to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on Thursday, 19 June 2025.

Applications close Thursday 19 June 2025 at 11.59PM

Posted 04 June 2025