About us
The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.
About the role
The Senior Policy Officer will support the delivery of initiatives in the Regulation Policy Branch and contribute to research and policy work to provide advice and support to the Minister and DGS Executives on a range of policy proposals, programs, and initiatives.
The Senior Policy Officer provides critical analysis and input to Cabinet processes and major DGS reforms from a Consumer Affairs perspective. This role requires sound communication and interpersonal skills to liaise across DGS and with stakeholders, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision. The position contributes to a supportive high-performing team culture, supporting colleagues and managers.
The Senior Policy Officer role provides authoritative policy advice informed by strategic thinking and analysis of relevant evidence, supported by targeted stakeholder engagement and sound project management. The position performs a key role in assisting teams in the development of Cabinet submissions on policy and legislative issues related to the Housing Statement and the development of other regulations and legislative instruments.
Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to collaboration are essential in the delivery of the position's purpose.
There are 2 ongoing positions available. The work location for these positions is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements.
About you
To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate:
Formulating policy and legislation options and advice
Developing project briefs consistent with business plan direction
Managing and leading complex policy and/or legislative reform projects
Developing briefs on highly complex policy or legislative issues that provide options for discussion and consideration, contributing to the development of a set of final options for decision
Ability to work collaboratively, build relationships, and communicate with influence.
Other requirements
A tertiary qualification in law, economics, or public policy is desirable.
For specific responsibilities, please review the attached position description.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date of 11:59pm on Sunday, 12 January 2024. All applications should include:
A resume; and
A cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)
In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Policy, Victorian Public Service employees are required to apply via the JSE for primary consideration access.
Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that 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, DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS 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.
DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly; however, it may differ from role to role.
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