Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 11758
About Us
The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone’s experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.
You can find out more about our Ministers, leadership and entities here: Department of Government Services.
About the Branch/Group
The Consumer Affairs and Local Government (CALG) group improves how customers and businesses engage with government through strategy, policy, regulatory design, and service delivery. Within CALG, the Portfolio Strategy, Planning and Performance Division provides strategic direction, delivers priority projects, and uses data, evaluation, and governance to improve outcomes across the portfolio. The Regulator Innovation Branch leads the design and implementation of new and reformed regulatory functions, working across government and with stakeholders to develop effective, practical, and sustainable regulatory frameworks.
About the Role
As a Senior Policy and Project Officer, you will lead the development of regulatory strategy and the design of new and reformed regulatory functions, providing expert policy advice to inform regulatory frameworks, legislation, and government decision-making. You will independently manage complex policy and project workstreams, translating policy intent into practical, evidence-based regulatory models while navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and cross-government interdependencies.
Working collaboratively across government, you will build strong stakeholder relationships, lead consultation, and prepare high-quality briefings, Cabinet submissions, and strategic advice. You will identify emerging issues, support the delivery of practical reform solutions, and contribute to a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence in regulatory design and project delivery.
Key Accountabilities
About You
We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience from the following criteria:
Technical Expertise
Key Capabilities
Desirable Experience
There are three ongoing positions available. These positions are only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
You must be an Australian citizen, as this role requires a security clearance.
For more information, please see the Position Description
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Thursday August 6. All applications should include:
· a resume; and
· a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.