Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/060576D
Senior Policy Officer
The Role
The Senior Policy Officer role is in the Skilled and Business Migration Program (SBMP), in the Industry, Trade and Investment Group. The SBMP is responsible for the development and delivery of policies, strategies, programs and services relating to the attraction and retention of international talent to support the Victorian Government's economic development and labour market objectives. Programs include State Nominated Visa programs and coordination of the National Innovation Visa program.
The Senior Policy Officer role plays a lead role in developing contemporary policy and delivering strategic projects relating to international talent attraction through migration. This includes leading whole of Victorian Government consultation and preparation of complex submissions and reports for ministers into reviews, inquiries and skilled migration policy including for advocacy; leading consultations with industry and government stakeholders on skilled migration policy; and leading policy and program design, development and evaluation, governance and risk management.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Senior Policy Officer forms a part of the Trade, Global Engagement, International Education and Migration branch within the Industry, Trade and Investment group.
The Industry, Trade and Investment (ITI) group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria's international competitiveness. ITI champions Victoria as a destination of choice for trade and international investment, international education and innovation. ITI harnesses specialist knowledge of key industries and global markets to develop Victoria's priority sectors, boost trade activities, enhance productivity and contribute to economic growth.
About You
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Bregu, Manager, Policy and Projects at [email protected]
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committe d 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 application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 24 June 2026.