Senior Policy Adviser - Child Safety Legislation Reform

Department of Education & Training, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education and Training, Victoria, is seeking a policy professional to join the Early Childhood Strategy Division on a fixed-term basis until 30 June 2027. You will lead complex policy reform projects and provide strategic analysis to strengthen child safety in the early childhood education and care sector.

You will collaborate across government and with stakeholders, produce high‑quality advice, and adapt to changing priorities as reforms unfold.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex policy projects and legislative/regulatory reform.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent conceptual and analytical abilities.
• Refined stakeholder engagement and collaboration under shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-impact national legislative reforms to improve child safety in early childhood education and care.
• Deliver policy development and regulatory reform in collaboration with cross-sector partners.
• Provide high-quality analysis and advice to Ministers and stakeholders.

Skills

Policy leadership

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Department of Education and Training, Victoria, is seeking a policy professional to join the Early Childhood Strategy Division on a fixed-term basis until 30 June 2027. You will lead complex policy reform projects and provide strategic analysis to strengthen child safety in the early childhood education and care sector.

You will collaborate across government and with stakeholders, produce high‑quality advice, and adapt to changing priorities as reforms unfold.