Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1902071
An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Infrastructure, Planning and Major Projects Branch as a Policy Adviser at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
The Branch which is comprised of the Transport, Planning, and Precincts teams, plays a vital role in shaping the delivery of Victoria's planning, transport and infrastructure priorities. This is an opportunity to work at the centre of the Victorian Government during a time of significant reform and infrastructure investment to meet the needs of a changing and diverse population. In this role you will experience and contribute to cabinet processes, interdepartmental forums and policy development to help Government meet its commitments. Our view from the centre of government enables us to connect projects and processes to improve outcomes for the Victorian community.
Core duties of this role includes taking a whole-of-Victorian government perspective to provide high quality policy advice and analysis to the Premier, DPC Secretary and other senior officers across a range of planning, building, precinct and transport issues. The policy adviser will work closely across DPC, departments and agencies to help develop, influence and guide policy development and project delivery across the transport, planning, precinct and infrastructure portfolios. This includes the Department of Treasury and Finance, Department of Transport and Planning and other related Government bodies.
The role will require policy, analytical and communication skills, along with an ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment. We work in a complex, fast-paced and challenging environment with a constructive and positive culture.
About you
As our ideal candidate you will have:
For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in application.
The closing date for this position is midnight, Monday 12 January 2025.
How to apply:
Apply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:
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.