Organisation: Department of Premier and Cabinet
Occupation: Policy
Reference: VG/1779878A
An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and dynamic individual to join the Economic Strategy Branch as a Senior Policy Adviser at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
The Economic Strategy Branch plays a critical role in driving the government's economic reform agenda. It contributes to the development of innovative and impactful economic policies that create a more prosperous and inclusive Victoria.
The Senior Policy Adviser position will play a critical role in preparing high-quality policy advice across a range of economic issues.
The position requires the flexibility to respond to rapid changes in priorities, attention to detail, curiosity, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The successful applicant will demonstrate strong conceptual and analytical skills and the proven ability to provide high quality advice in a time-pressured environment.
As our ideal candidate you will have:
Demonstrated experience providing authoritative, high quality and timely economic policy advice in a dynamic and complex environment.Highly developed verbal and written communication skills including demonstrated ability to influence decisions through the preparation of evidence-informed recommendations.Sound analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills with sound judgment applied to deliver positive, innovative solutions to complex policy issues.Strong interpersonal, representational and communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Demonstrated commitment to a positive team culture, ability to support others to achieve common goals, self-starting and proactive.Current VPS employees are strongly encouraged to apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) platform. The closing date for this position is Thursday, 16 May 2024. Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:
a resume; anda cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. 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.
4 jobs are currently listed for Department of Premier and Cabinet
Job type:Full time
Job classification:VPSG5
Contact:Poppy McRae, Manager, Economic Strategy | 0488 968 963
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