Senior Policy Adviser, Economic Policy

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $113,022 - $136,747

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Policy

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/060252AA

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is focused on growing Victoria's prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

The Department welcomes and encourages applications from diverse applicants, including First Peoples, refugees or asylum seekers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disability. All roles at DJSIR can be worked flexibly and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do. For more information about the department, please visit our website:

Senior Policy Adviser, Economic Policy

• Salary: $113,022 - $136,747 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing position
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)

The Role

As a Senior Policy Adviser, Economic Policy, you will play an important role in helping the department to grow Victoria's economy, create jobs and support the development of Victoria's industries, regions and suburbs.

You will have proven success in advising on complex and cross-cutting economic issues; be comfortable working on new and diverse issues with uncertain information; strong analytical and conceptual skills; and strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

This position is well suited to highly motivated professionals with a strong track record in economics, public policy or strategy.

Key accountabilities include:

• Lead and contribute to the delivery of high quality and engaging analysis of developments in the Victorian, national and global economies.
• Provide high quality analysis and advice on strategic issues affecting the Victorian economy, from a whole-of-economy, sectoral, regional and workforce perspective.
• Contribute to the development of policy frameworks, strategies, and reports on economic and public policy issues.
• Lead and contribute to coordination activities on behalf of DJSIR to provide a single department view on whole of government priorities.
• Initiate and maintain effective working relationships with senior government staff and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the broader activities of EPPS group, as requested by the Director.

The Team

The position of Senior Policy Adviser, Economic Policy will work within Economic Policy Unit, which sits within Economic Policy, Programs and Services (EPPS) Group.

EPPS Group supports delivery of sustainable economic development and employment growth for Victoria. The Group supports DJSIR's delivery of strategic priorities through the entirety of the policy and project lifecycle, by providing leadership and expertise in policy design, research, analysis and advice, project management, delivery and evaluation. The priorities of the Small Business and Employment portfolio – to enable Victorian small businesses to thrive, to enable Victorians to achieve sustainable employment and economic inclusion, and to increase employment and prosperity opportunities for Aboriginal Victorians in a self-determined way – are delivered by the Group.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:

• Well-developed public policy skills and experience, and a good understanding of the Victorian economy and Government's economic priorities.
• Proven record in contributing to a range of economic and public sector policies, strategies and projects.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, including an ability to reason through complex problems, identify and analyse complex information and effectively communicate to stakeholders.
• Strong written, visual and verbal communication skills including through the delivery of reports, presentations, submissions and briefings.
• Demonstrated track record in working effectively in project-based teams and supporting a positive and productive culture in the workplace.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills to build trust, collaborate and influence a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Michelle Choy, Manager, Economic Polic y via email

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team on , or via email at with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and respond to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on Sunday, 31 August 2025.

Applications close Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

15 August 2025