6 days remaining
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
Salary: $105,479 - $127,621
Occupation: Policy
Reference: VG/20013430
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is firmly focused on driving a strong and resilient economy that benefits all Victorians – by creating more opportunities for people through jobs and skills; supporting businesses and industries to grow and prosper; and building vibrant communities and regions.
Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.
The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.
The Role
The primary responsibility of this role is to support policy development for community and stakeholder engagement purposes.
Responsibilities include: Leading and contributing to research, analysis and policy responses that inform accurate, evidence-based advice to VSA executives and Ministers and Leading and contributing to the development of cabinet submissions, budget bids, briefs, policy papers and other products related to engagement that provide authoritative and strategic advice in accordance with relevant government guidelines.
The position has the following key accountabilities but not limited to:
The Team
The position of Senior Policy Officer forms a part of the Engagement branch in the Victorian Skills Authority group.
The Victorian Skills Authority (VSA) is an Administrative Office within DJSIR reporting directly to the Minister for Training and Skills, and the Secretary of the Department.
The VSA is responsible for generating data insights, developing place-based solutions for local problems, promoting quality improvement, and identifying skills and workforce development to achieve job outcomes that strengthen the Victorian economy.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Maree Polglaise – Manager, Community Engagement on 0439 704 914.
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: 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 Recruitment Team at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.
We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.
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 description.
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 27 September 2023.
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Maree Polglaise | 0439 704 914