Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1895570
About us
The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.
Economic Group
The Economic Group supports the Government in growing employment, material living standards and economic activity through its advice on employment policy, productivity growth, macroeconomic conditions, energy, climate change and decarbonisation, industry development, business innovation, transport and infrastructure policy, and land use planning.
Key tasks include providing advice on inclusively growing jobs and living standards while responding to the challenge of inflation, and reducing the emissions-intensity of the Victorian economy.
The Economic Group hosts the Secretariat that supports the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal (Tribunal).
Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal
The Tribunal independently sets and advises on remuneration for Members of Parliament (MPs), local councillors and executives in the Victorian public sector. It consists of up to three part-time Members, led by a Chair.
The Tribunal sets the:
The Tribunal advises public sector employers about requests to pay an executive above the relevant remuneration band. It also conducts reviews and publishes reports on remuneration trends in the public sector, and on other matters as requested or otherwise within its statutory remit.
The Tribunal Secretariat supports the Chair and Members of the Tribunal. It undertakes rigorous and authoritative analysis and provides advice to the Tribunal on matters relating to the remuneration of MPs, local government councillors and public sector executives.
The Secretariat also supports the Office of the Compliance Officer, which hears and determines appeals from MPs in relation to the use of certain work-related parliamentary allowances and the separation payment.
The Secretariat provides a positive, supportive culture and a work environment that enables high performance and personal development.
About the role
As a Senior Policy Officer, you will be responsible for undertaking a range of tasks and delivering products under limited direction. You will work with and provide guidance to more junior staff. You will also be expected to contribute to broader organisational capability and culture.
Key accountabilities are to:
Key selection criteria
Experience and qualifications
About our culture
We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.
The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.
Further Information
For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Lev Gutkin on [email protected].
How to apply
To apply, select the ‘Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience.
Applications close at midnight on 11 January 2026. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Covid-19 Vaccination
DTF 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 DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.