Policy Manager — Government Policy & Stakeholders

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is seeking a Policy Manager to develop and oversee department policies, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and strategic goals. The role involves research, analysis and advising on policy changes, plus coordinating with senior leaders and external partners to secure buy-in and compliance.

The successful candidate will lead policy design, manage complex governance issues and communicate policies through training and documentation, in a

Qualifications

• Seeks experience in leading policy design and development within a government environment.
• Ability to manage cross‑portfolio stakeholders and drive policy implementation.
• Strong analytical capability to assess policy impact and compliance with regulations.
• Proven communication skills for high‑level advisory and training.
• Experience in translating strategic goals into actionable policies.
• Ability to navigate complex government structures and policy processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and oversee departmental policies aligned with goals and law.
• Research, analyse and advise on policy changes and communicate outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior management, staff and external parties to gain buy-in.
• Ensure policies comply with laws, regulations and industry standards.
• Prepare briefs and training materials to disseminate policies internally.

Skills

Managing People

Resilience

Communicate with Impact

Stakeholder Engagement

Policy Design and Development

Systems Thinking

Job description

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is seeking a Policy Manager to develop and oversee department policies, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and strategic goals. The role involves research, analysis and advising on policy changes, plus coordinating with senior leaders and external partners to secure buy-in and compliance.

The successful candidate will lead policy design, manage complex governance issues and communicate policies through training and documentation, in a