Policy Officer - Emergency Management & Volunteer Support

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

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.