Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/082342A
Senior Policy Officer
The Role
The Senior Policy Officer plays a vital role within Apprenticeships Victoria. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the apprenticeship system across the state, focusing on resolving system issues, supporting senior leadership, and enhancing apprenticeship opportunities.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Senior Policy Officer forms a part of the Apprenticeships Victoria branch within the Skills and TAFE group.
Skills and TAFE (ST) focuses on enabling Victorians to access the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to participate in today's workforce, prepare for future jobs, and achieve their educational aspirations.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Genesis Buchanan, Manager, Policy on [email protected] or 0422 570 522.
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 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 des cription.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 13 July 2026.