At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Help shape policies that make Victoria's roads safer for everyone.
- Turn research and ideas into clear advice that guides important decisions.
- Work on road safety initiatives with a real impact across Victoria.
- Build your policy skills while working with a wide range of teams.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As a Policy Officer, you will help shape policies and projects that improve road safety across Victoria. You will research key issues, prepare advice and help senior leaders make informed decisions.
You will:
- research road safety issues and use evidence and analysis to develop policy options and advice
- write clear and accurate policy papers, reports, briefs and presentations for senior leaders and the Minister
- plan and manage policy projects, balance competing priorities and meet important deadlines
- coordinate road safety correspondence, including Ministerial requests and questions from the community
- build strong working relationships across the department and with road safety partners to share information and support good decisions.
About you
Tertiary qualifications or experience in a relevant field will be well regarded. You do not need a specific qualification if you have the right skills and experience.
You should also have:
- experience developing policy, with the ability to research issues and provide clear advice within tight deadlines
- sound judgement and an understanding of the political environment and how it affects government decisions
- strong research, writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in simple terms
- the ability to work well with others, manage changing priorities and deliver projects while building positive working relationships
- To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Chris Brennan at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity,
and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.