Policy Adviser

Join us as a Policy Advisor and help drive the Department’s work to strengthen child safety across Victorian schools. In this role, you’ll provide high‑quality policy advice, shape new and existing policies, and support key projects across the Wellbeing Workforces and Child Safety Unit. You’ll bring strong analytical and writing skills, contribute to stakeholder engagement processes, and play an active role in a positive, collaborative team environment. About the Role The Policy Advisor in the Wellbeing Workforces and Child Safety Unit will provide policy advice and contribute to the Department of Education’s work to safeguard children in Victorian schools. As required, the Policy Advisor may also contribute to other workstreams within the WHED portfolio. Responsibilities have relevant experience and skills in policy or project management provide advice, analyse and contribute to policy formulation demonstrate excellent written skills, deliver high quality briefings and other corporate or school‑facing written materials, tailored for the audience think critically and solve problems, as they contribute to drafting new policies within their work area and adjust existing policies to better align with child safety best practice contribute to stakeholder consultation processes contribute to secretariat roles, as required contribute to a positive and engaged team culture Attributes have relevant experience and skills in policy or project management provide advice, analyse and contribute to policy formulation demonstrate excellent written skills, deliver high quality briefings and other corporate or school‑facing written materials, tailored for the audience think critically and solve problems, as they contribute to drafting new policies within their work area and adjust existing policies to better align with child safety best practice contribute to stakeholder consultation processes contribute to secretariat roles, as required contribute to a positive and engaged team culture Work type Full time, Fixed Term – The position is available from 1 April 2026 until 19 December 2026. Desirable Qualifications and Experience A relevant qualification is desirable. How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max. 2 pages for cover letter) that responds clearly but succinctly to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. About the Department The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services. The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross‑sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres. About the Division Wellbeing Health and Engagement Division (WHED) leads the department's efforts to support student wellbeing, health, engagement and inclusion. WHED provides policy advice, delivers initiatives, programmes and training, supports schools and works in collaboration with partners across the education system and community sector to support positive outcomes for students. Family Violence and Child Safety Branch The Family Violence and Child Safety Branch leads the department's work on family violence prevention and response in schools, LGBTIQA+ inclusion, prevention of child abuse, antibullying and supporting wellbeing workforces in the education system. Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. Contact Grace Mountford, Wellbeing Workforces and Child Safety Unit – phone: 2*** or email: ***************@education.vic.gov.au. Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Applications close 11:59pm on 19 December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr