Senior Policy Officer

18 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Premier and Cabinet (Vic) Full time $104,000 - $160,000 per year

An exciting opportunity exists for two talented and passionate individuals to join the Social Policy Group, as a Senior Policy Officer in the Health Branch at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The Health Branch shadows and supports the work of the Department of Health (DH) and the Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA).

The core duties of these Senior Policy Officer roles includes providing high quality policy advice and analysis to the Premier, the Secretary, DPC executives and other senior officers across a range of issues within the Health Portfolio.

The roles require a proactive self-starter with good understanding of government processes and an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast paced environment.

The successful candidate's will demonstrate strong policy, analytical and communication skills coupled with an ability to influence senior stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on reforms to improve the health and wellbeing of all Victorians and delivery of a health system that leads to better health outcomes.

About You
As our ideal candidate you will have:

  • Demonstrated policy skills, including analysing and critically evaluating information and the potential implications and risks of proposed policy options.
  • Sound conceptual and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to synthesise information from a range of sources and events.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to express policy advice, complex information and key points clearly and concisely.
  • Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills and experience in engaging with senior executives.
  • Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines while working in pressured situations.

**For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in application.*
*The closing date for this position is Thursday, 23rd October 2025.
*How to apply*
Apply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:

  • a resume
  • a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Other Relevant Information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

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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