Policy Analyst, Education & Skills Reform

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC – Melbourne VIC is seeking a Policy Officer to research, develop and evaluate policies, analysing issues and formulating recommendations to align with strategic objectives. The role involves data gathering, policy drafting and stakeholder collaboration to drive education, skills and economic development.

Working within the Policy and Strategy Branch, you will contribute to strategic policy development, prepare reports, briefs and

Qualifications

• Policy Design and Development: Interprets and applies policies relevant to own work; Drafts policies and business cases using research skills and in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Policy Design and Development: Determines relevant data and evidence gathering approach; Conducts critical analysis on data and evidence collected.
• Project Delivery: Defines tasks to be delivered to meet agreed outcomes; Coordinates and guides others in the execution of work activities; Monitors progress of tasks against plans and takes corrective action when required.
• Communicate with Impact: Prepares and delivers logical and succinct presentations; Uses clear and concise language; Uses media appropriate to the audience and presents information to develop the understanding of the topic.
• Interpersonal Skills: Sees things from another's point of view and confirms understanding; Tailors communications according to audience and/or audience preference.
• Systems Thinking: Assesses situations and identifies the best systems tools for analysing, understanding the system and addressing problems; Can apply system archetypes to identify common dynamics that appear in different situations.

Responsibilities

• gathering data, analysing existing policies, and identifying gaps or areas for improvement, and contributing to the implementation of policies and monitoring their effectiveness.
• drafting policy proposals, reports, and briefing papers, ensuring recommendations are evidence-based and aligned with strategic objectives.
• collaborating with stakeholders to seek input and feedback on policy proposals.

Job description

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC – Melbourne VIC is seeking a Policy Officer to research, develop and evaluate policies, analysing issues and formulating recommendations to align with strategic objectives. The role involves data gathering, policy drafting and stakeholder collaboration to drive education, skills and economic development.

Working within the Policy and Strategy Branch, you will contribute to strategic policy development, prepare reports, briefs and