Policy Officer, Department of Transport and Planning. Melbourne VIC. Government - State (Government & Defence). Full time. VPS4 $95,102 - $107,905 plus Super.

Company description: VPS4 $95,102 - $107,905 plus Superannuation. One full-time Time Ongoing role

One full-time fixed-term role until 30 June 2027.

About Us: The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

Planning and Land Services Group plays a critical role in delivering the Government's landmark Housing Statement, driving reforms that create the conditions needed for 800,000 new homes to be built over the next decade, enabling people to live where they want to live—close to jobs, education and transport.

The Planning and Land Services Group manages the state's planning, building and heritage systems, including developing long-term, integrated land-use strategies and policies, administering statutory planning responsibilities and facilitating urban development.

We're focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

Job description:

About the Role: One full-time Time Ongoing role. One full-time fixed-term role until 30 June 2027

The Policy Officer will collaborate within a high-performing team to help achieve critical government objectives aimed at reforming the building system and ensuring safe, high-quality buildings for Victorians. Operating in a dynamic environment, the role will support multiple projects focused on enhancing building outcomes across industry practitioners and consumers. Responsibilities include contributing to policy development, assisting in drafting regulatory changes, preparing briefings for Ministers and executives and engaging extensively with government industry and consumer stakeholders to achieve effective building policy and regulatory results.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities: Contribute, as part of a team, to support the development, review and evaluation of complex and innovative policy options, including projects that deliver the government's priorities. Develop policy options that are factual, accurate and suitable for their audience, and contribute to the development of policy initiatives that deliver the government's priorities for the building and plumbing industries and the architectural profession in Victoria.

Ensure policy and regulatory advice is delivered in a timely manner and is effective in achieving the required outcome.

Maintain effective relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues, the Department's executives and internal and external stakeholders to support government and business unit priorities.

Prepare well-informed factual, accurate and timely responses to Ministerial briefings and correspondence. Maintain an awareness of international and national building policy issues and best practices. Work flexibly and collaboratively across the business to deliver business unit, group and DTP priorities and initiatives as required.

Practice cultural safety by creating environments, relationships and systems free from racism and discrimination so that people can feel safe, valued and able to participate.

In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic), other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities.

Key Selection Criteria: To be successful in the role, the candidate will be skilled in stakeholder engagement, adding value for clients and stakeholders, fostering connections across different areas, monitoring satisfaction levels, and addressing stakeholder issues constructively.

The candidate will also demonstrate applied proficiency in policy design and development by interpreting and applying relevant policies, drafting policies and business cases through effective research and stakeholder consultation, selecting appropriate data gathering methods, and conducting rigorous analysis on collected data and evidence.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will excel in critical thinking and problem-solving, resolving issues by deeply understanding or interpreting existing guidelines, analysing available ideas to take action, identifying necessary additional information for informed decisions, and applying critical thinking effectively in various contexts.

Qualifications and Experience Desirable: A tertiary qualification in law, public policy, economics or a related discipline is highly desirable. Experience in the development and amendment of legislation and/or regulations in a State or Commonwealth public service setting is highly desirable.

What we offer: Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable

Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services. A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork. Optimal work-life balance initiatives, including flexible working arrangements. Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs. We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture.

Culture Value: We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants, such as veterans and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

Non-DTP Employees (Including VPS outside of DTP)

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We're unable to consider email or manual applications.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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For more information, contact Rebecca Sinclair via email rebecca.sinclair@transport.vic.gov.au