Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Policy Officer
East Melbourne, 3002, Melbourne, Victoria
Consulting & Strategy
Full time
Posted 12/04/2025
Closes 26/04/2025
THE ROLE
Working in the Care Services unit within the Children and Families Division, this position will undertake a range of policy work and contribute to priority projects and initiatives to support children and young people residing in Care Services.
This will involve supporting the Manager and Senior Policy Officers with research activities, preparation of policy papers and briefs, and maintaining effective relationships across the department.
The position will contribute to a team with policy and program development responsibilities, requires high level written and verbal communication skills, will be required to contribute to a variety of work priorities within the unit.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Provide advice and reasoned recommendations to complex and sensitive issues based on comprehensive research.
- Contribute to the development of policy initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives
- Support team to monitor and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present reports, ministerial briefs, Cabinet and agency submissions.
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HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.