Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
Occupation: Arts and Sports
Reference: VG/019818AA
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 Officer, Music and Screen Fixed term: Until 31 December 2025Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)The Role The primary objective of this role is to provide high level policy advice in relation to growing Victoria's screen and music sectors, undertake strategic projects and collaborate with other areas of Creative Victoria, the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry & Regions (DJSIR), creative agencies, other departments and industry more broadly.
Key accountabilities include: Provide high level strategic advice on the effectiveness of screen portfolio, policies, programs and services. Identify and respond to new and emerging issues with consideration for their longer-term implications for the State.Manage and contribute to broader creative industries policy, delivery and strategic research projects and evaluations relating to the screen and music portfolios, managing risks and issues.Provide authoritative policy advice on current and potential issues in the screen and music sectors in local, national and international contexts.The Team The position of Senior Policy Officer, Music and Screen forms a part of the Music and Screen Team, of the Strategy and Delivery branch within the Creative Victoria Group.
Creative Victoria is the state government body dedicated to championing, growing and supporting Victoria's creative industries. The groups invest in the ideas, talent, organisations, events and projects that make Victoria a creative state. Creative Victoria also oversees the State's $7 billion-plus portfolio of creative and cultural facilities, assets and collections, including Victoria's iconic public cultural institutions which welcome more than 10 million visitors a year.
The branch brings Creative Victoria's programs and investment in support of artists, creative workers, creative organisations and businesses, and portfolio agencies, together with our work to improve access to affordable space and deliver world-class creative infrastructure.
About You The successful applicant for this position will enjoy undertaking a wide variety of work, possess highly developed conceptual skills with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, working knowledge of Australia's screen and music sectors, and a broad knowledge of the Government and industry environment in which Creative Victoria operates.
Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact Meg Williams, Senior Manager, Music & Screen, Creative Investment on 0439 603 530 or ******.
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.
How to Apply Please click the 'Apply Now' button. 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 7 January 2025. Job type:Full time / 31 December 2025
Job classification:VPSG5
Contact:Meg Williams, Senior Manager | 0439 603 530 or ******.
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