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Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do. Senior Policy Officer Salary: $109,730 - $132,764 (Plus Superannuation) Fixed term until 30 October 2025 Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available) Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street Melbourne (flexibility may be available) The Role As Senior Project Officer in the Policy, Strategy, Talent and Migration Branch of the Industry, Trade and Investment Group you will assist in the development and delivery of regulatory reform initiatives that help Victorian businesses to establish, invest and grow.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are limited to:
Working with colleagues in the Policy and Regulatory Reform team to deliver regulatory reform initiatives. Facilitating delivery of regulatory reform initiatives directly with councils. Identifying areas for regulatory reform that will better support the environment for businesses to establish, grow and invest in Victoria. The Team The position of Senior Project Officer forms a part of the Policy and Regulation Reform (PRR) team within the Policy, Strategy, Talent and Migration Branch
The PPR team delivers targeted industry-focused reform projects and coordinates DJSIR's input into the broader whole of government Regulation Reform program. The team works closely with businesses and industry to ensure their perspective on key regulatory pain points are considered and is responsible for coordinating overarching advice to relevant DJSIR Ministers on key regulatory reform opportunities.
About You As the successful candidate, you will have:
Demonstrated experience in delivering projects. Demonstrated experience in developing policy advice to support business growth. A track record in building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact Corey Limon-Durand, Manager, Regulation Reform Delivery on ******** or at ******** .
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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 or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team at ******** with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.
