Principal Policy Officer

• Use your expertise to lead the development and implementation of Victoria's tobacco regulatory policy and legislation.
• Fixed Term, Full-Time opportunity to work with a genuinely high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS Grade 6: $138,631 - $185,518 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety seeks a Principal Policy Officer to serve a critical role within Tobacco Licensing Victoria (TLV).

About the Business Unit

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) provides a range of government programs and services focused on improving community safety, victim services, regulatory services and crime prevention, and building strong collaboration across the justice system. Located in the Integrity, Regulation and Legal Services (IRLS) group, TLV has been established to deliver the Government's commitment to implement a tobacco regulation and licensing scheme.

Tobacco Licensing Victoria is delivering the Victorian Government's commitment to regulate the lawful supply of tobacco through a new licensing scheme. This initiative is designed to:

• Prohibit the sale of tobacco products by anyone not holding a valid licence under the Act.
• Safeguard the suitability of licensed retailers and wholesalers.
• Minimise risks associated with tobacco sales through enforceable licence conditions.
• Enable efficient and effective regulatory oversight.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Policy and Engagement the Principal Policy Officer will bring high level policy expertise and leadership to drive the successful delivery of key projects and activities to support the tobacco regulator and licensing scheme.

As the Principal Policy Officer, some of your duties will include:

• developing relevant legislation, regulations and policies
• providing high-quality and authoritative strategic policy advice
• delivering key projects and outcomes, including the preparation of government submissions
• Identifying emerging complex or highly sensitive issues, risks and trends.

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:

• Extensive experience in leading the development of strategic legislative and regulatory policy in a public sector setting.
• Ability to analyse complex operational, policy and legal issues, interpret legislation and provide legal policy solutions.
• Excellent analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to identify emerging trends and systemic issues.
• Outstanding writing and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of and/or experience in Victorian government administrative processes, including Cabinet and legislative processes.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter (no longer than 3 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. 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 national police checks 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.