Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/00604544OG
THE ROLE
As a Policy Officer in the Office for Women, you will play a key role supporting work to improve outcomes for Victorian women and girls.
You will help to develop policy and programs that drive cultural change and strengthen women's health and wellbeing, economic equity, safety and leadership.
The role requires you to be a proactive self-starter with an understanding of government processes. You will be able to work in a complex, sensitive and fast-paced environment. You will support a range of projects and core portfolio functions, including preparing written products, policy development and coordination tasks. The role requires someone that is adaptable and resilient and who is committed to contributing to a professional and supportive work environment.
Diversity is critical to our team's role in embedding an intersectional gender lens across government. We strongly encourage First Nations people, people of colour, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and men to apply.
We are looking for a candidate that demonstrate strong policy, analytical and communication skills who can influence stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment. Experience in social policy will be a strong advantage.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
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HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.