Policy Officer

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

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, through Emergency Management Victoria, is seeking a Policy Officer to support volunteer sustainability and community preparedness in Victoria. In this role you will prepare timely advice, briefings and reports for Ministers and executives, liaise with stakeholders, and help develop policy and implement innovative processes for emergency management.

Experience with government processes and knowledge of the Victorian emergency management sector are

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, concise, timely and relevant advice and documentation for Ministers, committees and executives.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to inform policy analysis and advice.
• Support policy development and contribute to innovative processes for volunteer sustainability and community preparedness.
• Assist in delivering projects and policy services within EMV’s emergency management scope.

Job description

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 ServiceVPS 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 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, 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 RoleThis is an excellent opportunity to use your administrative, project and stakeholder skills to help deliver volunteer 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 this role before applying, please read the attached position description.About youTo 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.QualificationsQualifications in communications, project management or a related discipline are 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 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.