About the Role

Full time Ongoing

The Senior Policy Officer will work as part of a high performing team to deliver key government priorities to reform the building system and deliver safe and quality buildings for Victorians with a focus supporting intergovernmental functions which support national building standards, and cross jurisdictional

This includes developing and recommending policy options, preparing advice on required legislative changes, assisting with drafting and making legislation, preparing briefings and correspondence for Ministers and executives, and influencing and negotiating across a wide range of government, industry, and consumer stakeholders to gain agreement to proposals to achieve effective building policy and regulatory outcomes.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Proactively lead, manage or contribute as part of a team to develop, review and evaluate complex and innovative policy options, including projects that deliver the government’s priorities.
• Provide authoritative, timely, accurate and evidence-based advice for Ministers and the Department’s executive management on complex issues and suggest solutions that are factual, accurate and suitable for the intended audience.
• Undertake research and prepare timely and high-quality submissions, reports and briefs, regulations and discussion papers with supporting documentation on complex and sensitive matters, demonstrating a detailed understanding of the policy, political and legal context.
• Initiate, maintain and manage effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to gain cooperation and influence views on complex, contentious and sensitive matters within established parameters in order to support government and business unit priorities.

Key Selection Criteria

• Policy Design and Development – Accomplished Level Formulates & communicates public policy options & recommendations
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving - Accomplished Level Considers wider business context within business unit when considering options to resolve issues.
• Influence and Persuasion - Accomplished Level Gains agreement to proposals & ideas
• Communicate with Impact -Accomplished Level Makes a positive impression on others & comes across with credibility

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

          Demonstrated experience in successful delivery of complex projects in a multi-stakeholder environment.

Desirable

• A tertiary qualification in law, public policy, economics, or a related discipline.
• Experience in the development and amendment of legislation and/or regulations in a State or Commonwealth public service setting
• Knowledge of building regulation and/or relevant regulatory schemes

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

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Applications close 11.59pm on Friday, 24 January 2025. 

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For further information about the role please contact Hugh Bartram, Manager Intergovernmental Relations via email hugh.bartram@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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