Manager, Policy

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OVIC in Melbourne invites a Manager, Policy to lead the development, coordination and delivery of policy advice, briefings, submissions and reform initiatives to support OVIC’s statutory objectives.

As a VPS Grade 5 role, you will operate with autonomy within a strategic framework, applying senior policy expertise, managing a Principal Policy Officer, and representing OVIC in policy discussions across Victorian Government, Parliament and oversight bodies.

Job description

Occupation: Governance and risk management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1950247

As the Manager, Policy you will use your expertise and judgement on complex integrity issues, leading the development, coordination and delivery of policy advice, briefings, submissions and reform initiatives to support OVIC’s statutory objectives.

Role Description

The Manager, Policy sits within OVIC's Legal, Policy and Investigations team and leads the development, coordination and delivery of policy advice, briefings, submissions and reform initiatives to support OVIC's statutory objectives. The role provides senior-level policy expertise and judgement on complex, sensitive and often novel integrity issues, manages a Principal Policy Officer and represents OVIC in policy discussions across Victorian Government, Parliament and other integrity and oversight bodies.

At the VPS Grade 5 level, the role operates with a high degree of autonomy within an agreed strategic framework, exercising sound judgement on matters that may be politically sensitive, legally complex and/or subject to public and parliamentary scrutiny.

Employment screening conditions

This position is only open to Australian citizens. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including the completion of a Statutory Declaration and Consent Form.

This role requires the employee be found eligible and suitable to gain and maintain a security clearance for the duration of their employment. This includes periodic rescreening as required, across the lifecycle of employment.

Health and safety

OVIC is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees.

In accordance with the VPS Agreement all staff at OVIC can apply for flexible work arrangements. However, flexibility arrangements will differ from role to role and will be considered in the context of OVIC's operational requirements.

Accessibility

OVIC provides reasonable adjustments for people with a disability. If you need adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process, or to receive this information in an accessible format (such as large print or audio) please contact the HR team at [e-mail] .

Confidentiality

OVIC is committed to maintaining the privacy of personal information. The recruitment process and all matters relating to it are treated in the strictest confidence. Personal information received during the recruitment process will be managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applications close Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 11.59pm