Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 11700
About Us
The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone’s experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.
You can find out more about our Ministers, leadership and entities here: Department of Government Services.
About the Group
The purpose of this group is to make it easier for customers and businesses to engage with government. It is accountable for strategy and policy development, regulatory design, sector support and program design and the delivery of regulatory services to – and in the best interests of – Victorians.
The Portfolio Strategy, Projects and Performance division is a collaborative enabling division that supports CALG through the establishment of clear strategic direction, delivery of priority portfolio projects and delivery of whole-of-group data, governance, evaluation, project management and project delivery functions
About the Role
The Principal Policy Officer is a senior expert role within the Group Strategy Projects branch, providing authoritative future focussed strategic thinking and policy leadership across the Consumer Affairs and Local Government portfolios. The role acts as a trusted senior adviser to the Manager, Director, Executive Director and other senior stakeholders, producing high-quality written advice, leading consultation processes, and influencing policy directions across government.
Key Accountabilities
About You
We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience from the following criteria:
This role is a permanent/ongoing position. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
For more information, please see the Position Description
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 27 July 2026. All applications should include:
· a resume; and
· a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pagess).
Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.