Policy and Projects Officer

State of Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

State of Victoria's Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) is seeking a Policy and Projects Officer to help prepare high quality submissions, business cases, reports and strategic policy advice on the performance of emergency services organisations. Based in Melbourne, you will lead reform streams, support governance of emergency management committee systems and provide authoritative policy guidance to senior executives across government.

A relevant public policy or law qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering reform from inception to implementation.
• Strategic advice on complex policy, resourcing and legislative issues to senior executives.
• Developing collaborative relationships across government and agencies.
• Highly developed writing and conceptual skills for reports and submissions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain workplace culture and practices aligned with EMV's Culture Charter.
• Lead streams of work within the Government Business and ESO Reform team.
• Provide authoritative policy advice on Emergency Services Organisation performance and entities.

Skills

Policy analysis

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Education

Public policy degree

Law degree

Job description

Contribute to high quality submissions, business cases, reports and strategic policy advice relating to the performance of emergency services organisations.Ongoing Full time opportunity.VPS grade 4 - $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation.The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Policy and Projects Officer to provide a critical role within Emergency Management Victoria.About the Business UnitEmergency Management Victoria (EMV), within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, is responsible for the overall coordination of the emergency management system in Victoria. EMV drives the integration of policy, strategy, operational coordination, and planning across Victoria's emergency management sector, contributing to safer, more resilient communities. EMV works closely with government and agencies across the emergency management portfolio. The organisation is led by the Deputy Secretary/ Chief Executive and Emergency Management Commissioner, Emergency Management Victoria and includes oversight of statutory entities and offices and the department's emergency management accountabilities.The Investment, Performance and Reform division is responsible for overseeing organisation planning, reform, sector investment, and performance monitoring of emergency management portfolio agencies to ensure that priorities are aligned with outcomes.The Sector Performance and Group Strategy branch supports EMV in setting strategic directions and delivering priorities, monitoring and reporting on performance within the emergency services portfolio, coordinating and implementing the government's reform agenda and fulfilling core government functions. This includes strategic and business planning, risk management, business continuity, and government operations, as well as leading the development and delivery of complex reform programs and strategic advice in relation to the performance of emergency services organisations and key entities within the emergency services sector.About the RoleThe Policy and Project Officer helps to prepare and contribute to high quality submissions, business cases, reports and strategic policy advice relating to the performance of emergency services organisations, and key entities within the emergency services sector. The role works in partnership with key stakeholders to deliver key reform outcomes.The role is responsible for providing support to the governance of the emergency management committee systems, maximising the opportunity to shape and advance outcomes and priorities for emergency management in line with government and EMV strategic direction. The position is integral to contributing to the achievement of overall priorities of the Government Business and ESO Reform team.Some of your duties will include:Manage and maintain workplace culture and practices consistent with EMV's Culture Charter.Lead streams of work within the Government Business and ESO Reform team at the direction of its manager.Provide authoritative and evidenced-based policy advice on matters relating to Emergency Services Organisation's performance and entities (Firefighters Registration Board, Fire District Review Panel, Fire Services Implementation Monitor, and Victorian Emergency Relief and Recovery Foundation).To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.About youTo be successful in this role, you will have:Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of reform work from inception through to implementation.Experience in providing strategic advice on complex policy, resourcing and legislative issues to senior executives and government, ideally within the emergency services sector.Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with a range of complex stakeholders across government and agencies.Highly developed writing and conceptual skills is essential, with demonstrated experience in writing reports, submissions and business cases on policy and financial matters.Qualifications/requirementsA relevant qualification in public policy, law or related field is highly desirable.Knowledge of Victoria's emergency management arrangements is desirable.How to ApplyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.