Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/SM-026020
Senior Policy Adviser
This is a prioritized position for applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, from a non-English speaking background, LGBTIQA+ and people with disability as per the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. People from a diverse background are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration for this role. If you have any questions please contact Katrina Carlton in the Diversity and Inclusion team at [email protected] or 0430 527 847.
The Role
As a Senior Policy Adviser, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that seek to address some of the critical challenges facing the State. This is a terrific opportunity for a highly-motivated individual to contribute to policy development and problem solving across a range of portfolios including jobs, industry, skills and training, regional development, the creative industries, sport and the experience economy.
Key accountabilities include:
The Team
The position of Senior Policy Adviser will work across Priority Projects branch, which sits within the Economic Policy, Projects and Coordination group.
The Economic Policy, Projects and Coordination Group (EPPC) brings together advanced capabilities in economics and public policy, data and modelling, program design and evaluation, project management, delivery and assurance. EPPC works in partnership across the department, bringing a deep understanding of the Victorian economy, expertise in policy, program design and continuous improvement to provide a sound platform for new initiatives.
The Group provides leadership in economic policy, including input to the Victorian Government's economic strategy. We also play a significant coordination role, providing central line‑of‑sight to enable crosscutting initiatives to be developed and delivered successfully.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Matthew Collins, Senior Principal Adviser, Priority Projects 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. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and 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 Recruitment Team on 0472875685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.
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 cover letter.
Applications close at 23:59pm on Tuesday, 8 July 2025.