Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
Occupation: Policy
Reference: VG/018708C
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions 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 2023-2027.
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 strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.
Senior Policy and Risk Officer Salary: $109,730 - $132,764 (Plus Superannuation)
Ongoing role Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available within Victoria)
The Role
The Senior Policy and Risk Officer is responsible for leading the development, implementation and support of the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions financial assurance activities.
The position is also responsible for the online content that is generated by the Finance Services.
This role provides financial compliance advice and implements strategies to continuously improve the DJSIR's internal control mechanisms.
Key accountabilities include: Manage and deliver a range of activities associated with the department's compliance requirements.Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.Prepare high quality briefings for management, Budget and Finance Committee.Contribute to and support the preparation of annual financial statements and annual report.Contribute to increasing the effectiveness, efficiency, and financial management capability.About You Have the ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders.Ability to prepare for complex briefs, letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language.Be proactive and self-starting.Have the ability to deal with concepts and complexity comfortably and use analytical and conceptual skills to provide solutions to problems.Have strong experience in control, compliance and governance through implemented policy, procedures and services.Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Vince Iaria, Senior Manager, Financial Operations and Assurance on (03) 9623 1426 or at ******.
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.
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry, and Regions is an accredited CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner.
How to Apply
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As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
For all "JSE eligible" candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position.
Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. Applications close at 23:59pm on Sunday 2 February 2025. Job type: Full time
Job classification: VPSG5
Contact: Vince Iaria, Senior Manager | (03) 9623 1426 or ******
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