Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/D02033JUNE2026
What you will do
As senior policy officer, you will lead key coordination activities that support advice for ministers and departmental executives.
You will help deliver major briefing projects and improve the way information is gathered across the department.
You will:
About you
You do not need a mandatory qualification for this role. You should bring experience in policy, government coordination or a related field.
You should also have:
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Jason Yeoh at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
• The salary range for this position is set out in the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024. Please refer to the Department of Treasury and Finance website for further information.
• Department policy stipulates that salary upon commencement is paid at the base of the salary range for the relevant grade. Any above base requests require sign off by an executive delegate and will be by exception only or where required to match the current salary of Victorian Public Service staff transferring at-level.
• If you have previously left the VPS on a departure/separation package, employment restrictions may apply.
• You may be required to mobilise to other areas to support priority projects or programs.
• The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees.
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.