Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/17482025
What you'll do
As a Senior Adviser, Policy, you will contribute to strengthening public sector mobility, integrity and capability. Your key responsibilities include developing considered policy options, providing authoritative advice to senior executives and building strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the VPS. You will work in close collaboration with colleagues in the Strategy, Policy, Performance and Integrity Branch and other teams across the VPSC. You will report to the Manager, Policy.
Who we're looking for
We welcome applications from professionals who model the Victorian public sector values.
You excel in critical thinking and policy development, enabling you to explore complex issues, identify solutions, and communicate clearly. Your experience in stakeholder management will support our team's collaboration with departments and other agencies. Ideally, you hold a tertiary qualification in public policy or a related field, and have significant experience in a policy role in the public sector.
This is an opportunity to use your policy expertise to support high-quality public services and strengthen the performance of the Victorian public sector.
If this role sounds like you, submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter that outlines why you're the right person for the job. You do not need to supply individual responses to the key selection criteria.
Who we are
The Victorian Public Sector Commission plays a key role in stewardship of the public sector. It works to strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the public sector and maintain, and advocate for, public sector professionalism and integrity. Your contribution will help shape and lead strategic government directions across Victoria.
Why you should join us
We are proud to offer you the opportunity to work with purpose and make a positive impact on the Victorian community.
You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the Victorian public sector to deliver meaningful work supporting the Victorian Government's strategic priorities.
We offer:
How to apply
Applications including a cover letter with your resume, outlining your skills, knowledge and qualities that will make you a success within the VPSC are to be submitted online by selecting the ‘Apply Now” button.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 28 September 2025
Request for reasonable adjustments
The VPSC values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, the VPSC offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request. It is our policy to provide adjustments for people with disability, mental illness and/or a health condition and carers of people with disability. To request an adjustment, please follow the process on our policy page.
Other relevant information
A position description is attached. For enquiries, please refer to the contact on the position description.
Employment screening, including criminal history, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications, screening of misconduct, Australian working rights and other relevant checks form part of the candidate suitability evaluation process. Where applicable, this applies to current VPS employees.