At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Shape policies that reduce harm from gambling, liquor and tobacco.
- Help guide government decisions on complex issues that affect Victorians.
- Use your research skills to turn evidence into practical change.
- Build your policy career while helping protect community health and wellbeing.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
About us
The Gambling, Liquor & Tobacco business unit supports the regulation of gambling, liquor and tobacco in Victoria, to minimise the harms these products can cause and contribute positively to the Victorian economy. It is responsible for:
- delivering and further developing the Victorian Government's strategic response to gambling, liquor, and tobacco issues
- developing and implementing the government's policy on major gambling licensing processes
- delivering a research and evaluation program to inform responses to gambling harm in Victoria.
What you will do
As senior policy officer, you will develop policies on gambling, liquor and tobacco. You will help balance community health, industry needs and the wider economy.
You will:
- develop policy options and provide clear advice to senior managers and the minister
- write well-researched briefs, Cabinet submissions and documents that support changes to laws
- manage projects within agreed budgets and deadlines
- work with industry, government and community groups to shape practical policies
- review local and overseas developments to identify effective ways to reduce harm in Victoria.
About you
You do not need a formal qualification. Your qualifications or experience in law, public policy, economics or public health will help you succeed.
You should also have:
- research and analysis skills to develop policies, write briefs and assess the effects of proposed changes
- policy development experience, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work with people across different groups
- sound judgement, an understanding of government priorities and knowledge of relevant industries, or the ability to learn
- clear communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt, manage projects and help build an inclusive team.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Alice Blake 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:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of J
ustice 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.