Senior Policy Lead

Publicroles

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 143,000 - 191,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is seeking a Principal Policy Officer on a permanent, full-time basis. You will lead policy analysis, stakeholder engagement and high-level policy design to support department priorities.

Salary ranges from $142,790 to $191,084 per year, with the role based in Melbourne (CBD and Inner Metro suburbs). Closes: 8 November 2026. Posted: 22 October 2026.

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is seeking a Principal Policy Officer on a permanent, full-time basis. You will lead policy analysis, stakeholder engagement and high-level policy design to support department priorities.

Salary ranges from $142,790 to $191,084 per year, with the role based in Melbourne (CBD and Inner Metro suburbs). Closes: 8 November 2026. Posted: 22 October 2026.

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