The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027

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.

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Senior Policy Officer, Industry Participation

• Salary: $109,730 - $132,764 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed term for 24 months
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Industry Participation and working as part of a small and dynamic team, the Senior Policy Officer, Local Jobs First is responsible for leading a diverse range of projects to support the delivery of Local Jobs First. The role supports the day-to-day operation of the Local Jobs First Policy (which comprises the Victorian Industry Participation Policy and Major Projects Skills Guarantee) and provides high level policy advice to senior management, the Executive, the Minister and a range of industry stakeholders and advice to government departments and agencies on Local Jobs First to ensure public procurement activities comply with the Policy.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Contributing to the delivery of the Local Jobs First Policy
• Leading policy co-ordination, development and implementation in relation to the Local Jobs First Act 2003
• Leading initiatives related to the application of Local Jobs First across government departments.

The Team

The position of Senior Policy Officer, Industry Participation forms a part of the Industry Development and Manufacturing Sovereignty (IDMS) branch within the Industry, Trade and Investment (ITI) group.

The Industry, Trade and Investment (ITI) Group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria's international competitiveness. ITI champions Victoria as a destination of choice for trade and international investment, international education and innovation. ITI harnesses specialist knowledge of key industries and global markets to develop Victoria's priority sectors, boost trade activities, enhance productivity and contribute to economic growth.

About You

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in formulating public policy options and recommendations
• High level conceptual and analytical skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Richard Exley, Manager Industry Participation on 0457 292 272 or at richard.exley@ecodev.vic.gov.au.

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 accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and 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 Recruitment Team at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au 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 description.

For all “JSE eligible” candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 15 October 2024.