Policy Support Officer

Department of Justice; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice in Victoria seeks a Policy Support Officer to help develop policy and support projects within the liquor and tobacco policy team. You will research issues, prepare advice and help your team meet deadlines.

You will conduct research on gambling, liquor and tobacco to inform policy, prepare cabinet submissions and build strong working relationships with stakeholders. The role offers an ongoing full-time opportunity with a salary package in the advertised range.

Qualifications

• You do not need formal qualifications.
• Qualifications or experience in law, public policy, economics, public health or a related field is valuable.
• Planning and organisational skills to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and spoken communication to explain ideas to different audiences.
• Knowledge of gambling, liquor and tobacco industries, or the ability to learn with support.
• Research, problem-solving and Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables and charts.

Responsibilities

• Research gambling, liquor and tobacco issues to help develop informed policy advice.
• Prepare clear Cabinet submissions, briefings and letters for senior decision makers and others.
• Support projects, manage competing tasks and meet agreed deadlines.
• Build cooperative working relationships with colleagues, industry representatives and community groups.
• Provide reliable administrative support and help your team identify and resolve issues.

Job description

• Help shape policies that reduce harm from liquor and tobacco.
• Contribute to advice that informs Victorian Government decisions.
• Build your policy skills with support and guidance.
• Put your research and writing skills to work for Victorians.
• Ongoing, full-time role, earning 81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

About us

The Gambling, Liquor & Tobacco business unit supports the regulation of gambling, liquor and tobacco in Victoria, to minimise the harms these products can cause and contribute positively to the Victorian economy. It is responsible for:

• delivering and further developing the Victorian Government's strategic response to gambling, liquor, gambling and tobacco issues
• developing and implementing the government's policy on major gambling licensing processes
• delivering a research and evaluation program to inform responses to gambling harm in Victoria.

What you will do

As policy support officer, you will help develop policy and support projects in the liquor and tobacco policy team. You will research issues, prepare advice and help your team meet deadlines.

You will:

• research gambling, liquor and tobacco issues to help develop informed policy advice
• help prepare clear Cabinet submissions, briefings and letters for senior decision makers and others
• support projects, manage competing tasks and meet agreed deadlines
• build cooperative working relationships with colleagues, industry representatives and community groups
• provide reliable administrative support and help your team identify and resolve issues.

About you

You do not need formal qualifications. You can bring qualifications or experience in law, public policy, economics, public health or a related field.

You should also have:

• planning and organisational skills to manage tasks and meet deadlines
• clear written and spoken communication to explain ideas to different audiences
• knowledge of gambling, liquor and tobacco industries, or the ability to learn with support
• research, problem-solving and Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables and charts, alongside a flexible, inclusive approach to teamwork.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Alice Blake at ***********@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

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

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.