Policy Officer

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne seeks a Policy Officer within Emergency Management Victoria. The role supports volunteer sustainability and community preparedness, delivering concise policy advice and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

Experience with government processes and policy development is preferred, with desirable knowledge of the Victorian emergency management sector. Qualifications in communications or project management are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience with government processes and policy development and delivery is preferred.
• Operational experience or knowledge of the emergency management sector in Victoria is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, concise advice and documentation, briefings, submissions and reports for Ministers, committees and executives.
• Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, including other departments and agencies to inform policy analysis and advice.
• Actively participate in and encourage others to support a collaborative and outcomes focused organisational culture, and business and performance excellence.
• Support policy development and provide authoritative information, analysis and advice on complex issues relating to emergency management outcomes.
• Assist in developing and implementing processes to support projects and policy services.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Government processes

Education

Communications

Project management

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1953801OCT2026

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and stride to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Utilise your expertise to provide support and advice to key stakeholders.
• Ongoing, Full Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS Grade 4: $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Policy Officer to provide a critical role supporting volunteer sustainability and community preparedness at Emergency Management Victoria.

About the Business Unit

Emergency 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, sector specific technology, 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, and includes oversight of statutory entities and offices and the department's emergency management accountabilities.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity touse your administrative,projectand stakeholder skills tohelpdelivervolunteer and community initiatives across the emergency management sector.

Some of your duties will include:

• Prepare accurate, concise, timely and relevant advice and documentation, briefings, correspondence, submissions and reports to articulate complex concepts to a range of audiences including Ministers, committees and departmental executives.
• Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, including other departments and agencies to inform policy analysis and advice.
• Actively participate in and encourage others to support a collaborative and outcomes focused organisational culture, and business and performance excellence.
• Support policy development and provide authoritative information, analysis and advice on complex issues relating to emergency management outcomes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of innovative new and improved processes to support the delivery of projects and policy services – particularly initiatives that support volunteer sustainability and community preparedness for emergencies.

To learn more about thi s role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Experience with government processes and policy development and delivery is preferred.

Operational experience or knowledge of the emergency management sector in Victoria is desirable.

Qualifications

Qualifications in communications, project management or a related discipline are desirable.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks 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.

Applications close Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11.59pm