Policy Officer

8 hours ago

Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Social Policy Group, Justice Branch, as a Policy Officer at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

DPC's Justice Branch provides high-quality, strategic analysis and advice on justice policy issues to support the Premier and Cabinet. The Branch also contributes to the development and delivery of key policies and priority projects from a whole-of-government perspective across the justice portfolio.

In the Policy Officer role, you will help shape social policy reform in areas that impact all Victorians. The role requires 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 will demonstrate strong policy, analytical and communication skills coupled with an ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment.

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.
  • Demonstrated experience in justice, criminology or legislative policy.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to prepare briefs, letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language.
  • Highly developed interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills, with an ability to anticipate other positions, interests and preferred options and experience in engaging with senior executives.
  • Sound problem solving skills and ability to resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines.

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 midnight, Wednesday 22nd October.

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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