Senior Strategic Policy Advisor

Work type: Full time

Salary: $138,631 - $185,518

Grade: VPSG6

Occupation: IT and Telecommunications

Location: CBD

Reference: VG/D02918

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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.

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We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Utilise your strategic policy expertise to provide support and advice to Technology Solutions and Data Security.
• Fixed-term, full-time role available for immediate filling until 31 December 2025.
• VPS Grade 6: $138,631 - $185,518 per annum plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Policy Advisor to provide a critical role within Technology Solutions and Data Security.

About the Business Unit

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) delivers a justice and community safety system that works to build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria.

Technology Solutions and Data Security is delivering the Data and Digital Reform Agenda, which focuses on meeting the department's data and digital needs by providing responsive and sustainable services focused on supporting departmental outcomes.

Technology Services and Data Security explores and employs technology to enable the department's business function via the use of modern, appropriate platforms, products and services. It supports enterprise-wide platforms and services including critical applications, networks, telecommunication, call centres, hosting, intranet/internet sites; delivers business and corporate funded project; and overseas the delivering of services provided by technology service providers such as Cenitex.

About the Role

The Senior Strategic Policy Advisor will be assigned to a large transformation program working closely with diverse teams to mitigate legal compliance risks, influence strategic decision making and support the delivery of a fit-for-purpose and future proof technology. A deep understanding of the legal frameworks, regulatory changes and government reform will help shape the program through to implementation.

The Senior Strategic Policy Advisor will also be required to engage with stakeholder Policy, Strategy and Legal teams and other government stakeholders and the outputs informing the overall enterprise product design and strategic platform.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience working on large projects with senior project staff and stakeholders, providing legislative policy advice in alignment with current and emerging legislation, regulation and government priorities.
• Proven experience and knowledge of Business Analysis practices and have strong ability to translate complex legislative obligations and policy frameworks into system requirements.
• Significant, up-to-date knowledge and understanding of strategic relationship management and advisory best practices, as well as knowledge of new or emerging approaches and their potential value to the organisation.
• Demonstrated professional experience in management consulting and/or a similar advisory role to Senior Executive stakeholders is preferred.
• Provides strong leadership and support to staff, peers and management that includes functions such as recruitment and staff performance development.

Qualifications/requirements

• Appropriate vocation qualifications and certifications, e.g. Project Management, Agile, Software, Platforms, Cloud, Service Management or Change Management, are highly desirable.
• Law Degree. Admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to practise as a legal practitioner in Victoria would be desirable.

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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.

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.

Applications close Sunday 6 July 2025 at 11.59PM