Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1898177
An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Infrastructure, Planning and Major Projects Branch as a Senior Policy Adviser at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
The Infrastructure, Planning and Major Projects Branch provides advice to the Premier on a range of issues, including public transport, roads and road safety, transport infrastructure, planning, precincts development and building policy.
The role will provide analysis and advice to the Premier and senior DPC executives on the Public Transport and Transport infrastructure portfolios in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. The work includes reviewing and assessing cabinet submissions, policy proposals, business cases and the preparation of high-quality written advice, independently working with stakeholders and briefings on these issues. The role also involves contributing to reporting, secretarial duties and representing DPC at intergovernmental and interdepartmental forums.
The Senior Policy Adviser position requires flexibility to respond quickly to rapid change, strong policy and planning capability, and the ability to collaborate and engage across the Victorian public service to deliver a varied work agenda.
About you
As our ideal candidate you will have:
For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in application.
The closing date for this position is midnight, Monday 15 December 2025.
How to apply:
Apply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Other relevant information:
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.
DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.