Full Time Position Ongoing roleUsual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)The Role As part of the Priority Projects Unit, the Senior Policy Adviser will work on priority projects across the department's portfolios. The Senior Policy Advisor will be a part of a high-performing team that operates like an internal management consulting firm to support joined-up strategy and policy development across the department.
The Priority Projects Unit supports the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions with complex projects and priority reforms. The unit works in partnership with the department's policy teams to help deliver priorities as directed by the Secretary and Deputy Secretaries.
Key knowledge and skill requirements for this role include: Problem solving: proven analytical and conceptual skills, including an ability to structure problems, analyse data and communicate solutions to decision-makers.Policy nous: excellent understanding of public policy and government processes.Project management: demonstrated project management capabilities with experience on public sector projects.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, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team at ****** with the position number in the subject line.
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