Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1890564
An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the First Peoples-State Relations Group in the Land Rights Reform team as a Senior Policy Officer at the Department of Premier and Cabinet. This is a designated position under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
The First Peoples - State Relations Group supports an extensive program of priority work with First Peoples, by a strong understanding of self-determination to our work practices and in providing clear and robust advice to the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples, Premier, Cabinet and Senior Executives.
The Senior Policy Officer will be responsible for the development and management of a range of legislation and policy development projects to strengthen Victoria's Aboriginal communities, including at Lake Tyers and Framlingham Aboriginal Trusts. The Senior Policy Officer will assist in policy reform work as required, building partnerships and engaging across government and community to influence future investment and achieve better outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians.
The Land Rights Reform team is responsible for:
Successful applicants will possess strong interpersonal skills, program management experience, policy skills, and demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal communities. The position also requires sound judgment and a commitment to achieving results.
This is a designated position under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will bring:
Desirable requirements
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, Thursday, 30th October 2025.
Apply before the advertised closing date, al l 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.