Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/026020A
Senior Policy Adviser
The Role
The Priority Projects Unit supports the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions with making high priority projects succeed, through project management, strategy, communication and policy expertise. As an internal consulting team, the unit works in partnership with the department's policy teams to help deliver priorities as directed by the Secretary and Deputy Secretaries.
The responsibilities of the Senior Policy Adviser will include:
The Team
The position of Senior Policy Adviser forms a part of the Priority Projects Unit within the Economic Policy, Programs and Services group.
The Economic Policy, Programs and Services (EPPS) group drives sustainable economic development and employment growth across Victoria. EPPS supports DJSIR's strategic priorities through the entirely of the policy and project lifecycle, by providing leadership and expertise in policy design, research, analysis and advice, project management, delivery and evaluation.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Phil Gracen at [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 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 Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the applicati on process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 2 October 2025.