Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DFFH/DFEM/561618
THE ROLE
The Senior Policy Officer provides legal policy, legislative reform and strategy advice in relation to Victoria's disability legislative settings and related policy matters. This includes co-ordination, consultation, research, development, implementation, review and reform of policy and legislation across the disability legislative portfolio. Working as part of a team, the role supports work in respect of death reviews policy, responses to Coronial inquiries, annual complaints reporting, and provides policy support to the Victorians ineligible for the NDIS program. The role supports engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including other Victorian Government departments, agencies and statutory bodies. By applying sound knowledge of relevant statutory and policy frameworks, the role supports program and policy development to progress department and government priorities related to disability and the NDIS.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
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HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.