Senior Policy Officer, Strategy

Vor 3 Tagen


Melbourne, Österreich Victorian Government Vollzeit

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and highly motivated individual to join the Delivery and Strategy Branch as a Senior Policy Officer, Strategy.

The Delivery and Strategy Branch reports to the Secretary of DPC and works across government to quickly analyse and identify solutions to priority policy and delivery issues.

As a Senior Policy Officer, Strategy, you will support the Branch to deliver projects employing consulting and strategy approaches to partner with central agency shadow economic and social policy groups on cross-portfolio priority projects identified by the Premier, Secretary or other DPC senior executives.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

  • Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated experience in policy analysis and co-ordination processes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confidently conveying complex ideas and information in briefs, submissions, reports and PowerPoint presentations
  • Project management skills
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills, and proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with people at all levels

Please note that A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in a relevant discipline is a mandatory requirement for this role.

Working with us, you can make a difference not just in your career, but in the community where you work and live.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:

  • a resume; and
  • a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Current VPS employees are strongly encouraged to apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) platform.

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check. DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.



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