Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/082481AB
Policy Officer
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Policy Officer with strong research and analytical skills, sound judgement, and experience supporting policy development. The ideal candidate will be a clear communicator, adaptable, and eager to learn.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, system-wide reforms to create a more responsive, integrated, and future-focused training system. The successful candidate will contribute to policy development, evaluation and reform projects to improve training outcomes, increase the effectiveness of the Victorian VET system, and support Victoria's skills and TAFE priorities.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
This position of Policy Officer forms a part of the Policy and Strategy branch, in the Skills and TAFE (S&T) group. Skills and TAFE (S&T) group focuses on enabling Victorians to access the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to participate in today's workforce, prepare for future jobs, and achieve their educational aspirations.
Policy and Strategy Branch (PSB) leads the system and strategic policy settings of Victoria's vocational education and training (VET) system so that it delivers high quality outcomes for learners and the Victorian economy. PSB monitors VET system trends and performance and oversees its financial management. PSB works with the Commonwealth, state and territory governments and other stakeholders (including universities) to influence national reform across Australia's tertiary education system, encompassing both higher education and VET.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have the following main skills and experience:
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Daniella Campagna Whi te, Manager, VET System Strategy via email [email protected]
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. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
For Finance Roles:
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry, and Regions is an accredited CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner.
Please note: We are 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 Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
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 responding to the key selection criteria in no more than 2 pages.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 8 February 2026.