Policy Officer

5 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Improvement, the Policy Officer supports policy and initiatives relating to the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS) and the Victorian Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM).

The role is responsible for data analysis and governance, delivering high-quality reporting solutions, and maintaining secure, scalable data repositories that enable evidence-based policy development and decision making.

The role operates within a complex and dynamic environment that requires capacity to exercise sound judgement, and the ability to proactively develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

  • Collect, evaluate and analyse data on implementation progress and reform outcomes, and develop and maintain data products, including dashboards, to provide business-as-usual analytics.
  • Develop meaningful insights and reporting to support oversight of implementation progress and contribute to continuous improvement in data collection and monitoring.
  • Support policy and project development, consultation, advice and delivery of the Policy and Improvement team's program of work

Please open the position description to read more.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs )

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

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