Principal Policy Officer

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria, is seeking a Principal Policy Officer – Liquor & Tobacco Projects to lead policy work on complex issues and help shape how Victoria regulates liquor and tobacco. You will develop sound policy, provide advice for government actions, and contribute to safer communities.

This fixed-term (2 years), full-time role offers a salary between $142,790 and $166,938 per year, plus super, with opportunities to build leadership capabilities and impact

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in public policy, law, social science, public health, economics or business is highly regarded.
• Experience in policy and project management is also highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy work on complex issues and develop advice on laws and government policy.
• Prepare clear briefs, reports and submissions for senior leaders and the Minister.
• Review local and global trends to identify new issues and policy options.
• Guide teams, collaborate with government and community groups, and shape sound policy.
• Manage high-quality policy work, meet tight deadlines and help teams solve problems.

Skills

Policy development

Leadership

Policy analysis

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in public policy, law, social science, public health, economics or business

Job description

• Lead policy projects that help reduce harm from liquor and tobacco in Victoria.


• Shape laws and policies that affect public health, industry and communities.


• Work on complex issues and turn sound ideas into clear policy action.


• Build your leadership skills while helping make Victoria safer and healthier.


• Fixed-Term (2 years), full-time role earning $142,790 - $166,938 per year, plus super.

About This Role

• Lead policy projects that help reduce harm from liquor and tobacco in Victoria.


• Shape laws and policies that affect public health, industry and communities.


• Work on complex issues and turn sound ideas into clear policy action.


• Build your leadership skills while helping make Victoria safer and healthier.


• Fixed-Term (2 years), full-time role earning $142,790 - $166,938 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, 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.

It advises the Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation and is the primary government point of reference for industry, community and government on liquor and gaming issues.

What You Will Do

As a Principal Policy Officer – Liquor & Tobacco Projects, you will lead policy work on complex issues.

You will help shape laws and advice that guide how Victoria regulates liquor and tobacco.

You Will

• lead complex policy projects and develop advice on laws and government policy


• prepare clear, accurate briefs, reports and submissions for senior leaders and the Minister


• review local and global trends to find new issues and policy options


• guide teams, work with government and community groups and help shape sound policy


• manage high-quality policy work, meet tight deadlines and help teams solve problems.

About You

A relevant tertiary qualification in public policy, law, social science, public health, economics or business is highly regarded. Experience in policy and project management is also highly desirable.

You Should Also Have

• strong policy skills and experience preparing Cabinet submissions, regulations and impact assessments


• leadership skills to guide teams and deliver work within tight timeframes


• sound judgement and an understanding of government, politics and the liquor or tobacco industries


• clear communication and problem-solving skills to explain complex issues, build support and work well with people from varied backgrounds.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Elese Cartledge at [e-mail].

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.

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.