Policy Officer, Public Sector Workforce

Department of Premier and Cabinet; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Premier and Cabinet in Melbourne is seeking a policy adviser to support whole-of-government workforce management and remuneration matters for Victoria’s public servants. You will develop advice, prepare briefs, and engage with stakeholders to influence government policy.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to longer-term strategic projects and work within a collaborative team dedicated to improving public sector outcomes.

Qualifications

• Policy development experience including analysing information and developing solutions.
• Strong written briefs, emails and concise reports tailored to audiences.
• Ability to assess, prioritise and advise on options, risks and mitigations.
• Ability to communicate policy to staff and stakeholders and build relationships.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop advice on public sector policy based on legislation and government policy.
• Prepare timely reports, briefs and correspondence aligned with government policies.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders and accurately represent the department's views.
• Contribute to a positive, learning-focused, innovative organisational culture.
• Undertake other duties aligned with the grade and department responsibilities.

Skills

Policy development

Written communication

Critical thinking

Stakeholder management

Flexibility

Policy knowledge (advantage)

Education

Public policy / employment relations / law (advantage)

Job description

Department of Premier and Cabinet – Melbourne VIC

About Us

We work for the people of Victoria by helping theGovernment achieve its strategicobjectives.We do this by supporting the Premier, the Minister forTreaty and First Peoplesand theMulticultural Affairs,as well as the Cabinet.Ourvision is to be recognised and respected leaders in whole-of-government policy and performance.

DPC upholds anddemonstratesthe values of the VPS and is the embodiment of VPS leadership. DPC’s values are adopted from thePublic Administration Act 2004:

• Leadership
• Integrity
• Impartiality
• Accountability
• Respect
• Commitment to Human Rights.

About the role

The Public Sector Workforce team provides policy advice to the Premier and senior executives on whole-of-government workforce management issues for Victoria’s public servants and public sector employees, including executive employment and remuneration matters, and supports the work of the Victorian Public Sector Commission.

This is a unique opportunity to do interesting and important work to support the effectiveness of the Victorian public sector. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the longer-term strategic projects.

Key accountabilities

• Research and develop advice on a wide range of matters relating to public sector workforce policy, based on relevant legislation and government policy.
• Develop timely and accurate reports, briefs and correspondence on complex public sector workforce matters consistent with government policies and department processes.
• Establish effective relationships with key stakeholders within and beyond DPC, providing clear and useful advice, and accurately representing the department’s views
• Actively contribute to a positive and collaborative organisational culture, supportive of learning and development, innovation and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.
• Undertake other duties as directed that are not listed in the position description, but which are consistent with a position of this grade and skills requirement and relevant to Cabinet and Governance Branch’s role and responsibilities.

Key selection criteria

The key selection criteria specified below outline the capabilities required for the position.

• Policy development and design: Demonstrated policy experience including analysing and evaluating information, consulting others to gain a better understanding of an issue, seeking to develop solutions to policy problems, and understanding government, the role of Parliament, Ministers, and the public service.
• Written communication: Well-developed written communication skills and ability to prepare clear and concise briefs, emails and other written products that are tailored to the audience, with close attention to detail.
• Critical thinking and problem solving: Demonstrated ability to assess, prioritise and advise on solutions in a fast-paced environment, including providing advice on options, risks and mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder management: Ability to clearly and confidently communicate public sector workforce policies to other staff and stakeholders and develop effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Flexibility and adaptability: Demonstrated willingness to be flexible, adaptable and resilient to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Tertiary qualification in public policy, employment relations or law would be an advantage.

This is a fixed term role available until 8 August 2027. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

For more information, please see the Position Description.

Other relevant information

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.