Policy Officer

• Utilise your expertise in Policy to provide support and advice to the Police Policy and Strategy business unit
• A Fixed-Term, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service until 14th August 2026
• VPS Grade 4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation.

About Us:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) Police Policy and Strategy (PPS) business unit is responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing and reviewing police-related policy, legislation and programs in accordance with the Government's priorities. PPS acts as a connector across the justice system and government more broadly, working closely with other DJCS business units, other departments, and Victoria Police, to provide strategic and technical advice on initiatives and reforms that relate to the police portfolio.

About the Role:

The Policy Officer provides critical analysis and input into projects, policy initiatives and DJCS reforms from a policing and community safety perspective. This role performs a range of coordination functions and supports the development, implementation and review of police-related policy in accordance with Government's priorities. This role requires sound communication and interpersonal skills in order to liaise across DJCS and with stakeholders, and the ability to manage competing priorities with limited supervision.

Some of your duties may include:

• Undertake research, investigatory and analytical work and prepare written communications including briefings, correspondence, submissions and reports for a range of audiences including the Minister and Departmental Executives.
• Provide appropriate advice on a range of policy and legislative matters relating to community safety and policing in the delivery of the Government's key commitments.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team to support delivery for the branch, and achieve high standards of performance, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
• Initiate, build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders to facilitate effective policy development and delivery.
• Contribute effectively to building and maintaining a constructive culture within the branch, including through demonstrating self-management and initiative.

This is a fixed-term secondment available because the substantive position holder is undertaking higher duties in the business unit.

About You:

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Strong research capabilities with the ability to assist with the formulation of policy options and advice;
• The ability to respond flexibly and adapt to changes in work priorities;
• Experience with analysis of information to make informed recommendations to senior management and stakeholders; and
• Capability to prepare a range of high-quality written material including briefs, reports, memorandums and correspondence.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification in the area of public policy or law will be highly regarded.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.