In-Demand Strategic affairs Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Policy Officer
Department of Government Services —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Research
- Analysis skills
20h
Manager, Programs and Engagement
Department of Government Services —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
4d
Senior Policy Officer
Department of Premier and Cabinet —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- No degree
4d
PR Specialist
Myer —Docklands VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
- Gym membership
Communications Manager
ANZ Banking Group —Melbourne VIC
- Management
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
8d
Directors, Victoria State Operations
Australian Electoral Commission —Melbourne VIC
- $144,430 - $169,584 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
12d
Head of Communications and Engagement
Knox City Council —City of Knox VIC
- $129,171.45 - $145,030.21 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
1d
Head of Government and Stakeholder Communications
News Corp —Melbourne VIC
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Financial services
- AI
- Parental leave
4d
Policy Officer
RMIT University —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Research
- Analysis skills
4d
Program Officer, Portfolio Outcomes
Department of Government Services —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
1d
Para Planner
State Trustees Limited —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- $75,016 - $90,038 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
11d
Program Officer
Department of Government Services —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Administrative experience
1d
Manager, Emergency Operational Capability
Department of Government Services —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Leadership
4d
Senior Communications Advisor
Glen Eira City Council —Caulfield VIC
- $113,000 - $127,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Gym membership
12d
Head of Government and Stakeholder Communications
REA Group —Richmond VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Financial services
- AI
- Parental leave
7d
Manager Communications and Engagement
Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Management
13d
Policy Officer
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- Recruiting
13d
Registered Migration Agent ( Graduate or Early Career)
ASPECT MIGRATION —Williams Landing VIC
- From $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- In-person
Quick Apply
12d
Manager, Governance and Integrity
Department of Government Services —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Leadership
20h
Senior Corporate Communications Specialist
News Corp —Melbourne VIC
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
4d

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Policy Officer

Department of Government Services
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,894 - $114,476 a year
20 hours ago

Qualifications

Data analysis skills
Research
Analysis skills

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $100,894 - $114,476

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Policy

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 11719

About Us
The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.

The Group Strategy Projects Branch
The Group Strategy Projects branch takes a systems view across Local Government and Consumer Portfolios. It maintains a future focus, monitoring emerging data, evidence and trends and collaborating across government to establish a clear strategic plan. It designs, leads and delivers system reform projects in-line with this strategic plan, DGS and Government priorities.

The Portfolio Outcomes team:

informs long term system strategy using data insights, outcomes measurement and econometrics;
supports the development and delivery of key strategic projects in all phases of the project lifecycle, including economic analysis and to ensure portfolio outcomes are met; and

The Group Strategy Projects team:

Develops long term system strategy, using inputs from the Portfolio Outcomes team as well as broader context from emerging evidence, stakeholders, government, and considering jurisdictional trends and objectives
Leads the delivery of Group Strategy Projects, which focus on system reform across the CALG Group Portfolios;
Enable strategic planning across CALG by providing thought leadership and access to enabling capability in facilitation, ideation and options analysis
Elicits, evaluates and maintains a register of reform ideas in each of the Consumer and Local Government portfolios

About the Role
As a Policy Officer in the Group Strategy Projects team, you will contribute to strategic policy work that shapes better outcomes for consumers and local communities across Victoria. You will support the team's work by researching contemporary trends, evidence and developments across jurisdictions, helping to ensure an evidence-based approach to consumer protection and local government reform. Working under the direction of the Manager and Senior Policy Officers, you will assist in building and maintaining productive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including local councils, industry bodies and consumer advocacy groups.

You will contribute to the development of tools, frameworks and materials that support horizon scanning and strategic thinking across the Consumer Affairs and Local Government Group. This includes supporting consultation activities designed to achieve the best outcomes for consumers and local communities, and contributing to the communication of strategic priorities using a range of formats and modalities.

You will be a developing policy professional with an interest in evidence-based policy practice and public sector innovation. You will bring strong research and analytical skills, and a curiosity about emerging trends and issues in the consumer affairs and local government portfolio. You will have a willingness to contribute across a range of tasks in a dynamic, project-based environment, and an interest in developing your skills in strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement.

Successful candidates to these positions could have any of general public sector skillsets, policy skills, project management skills or data analytics skills.

Key Accountabilities

Interprets and applies business plans and policies to own area of responsibility
Defines the appropriate methodology in the analysis of policy or research options
Prepares reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues that impact at program or organisational level
Develops and implements operational communication and consultation strategies on specific projects
Researches and applies advanced theoretical knowledge in a specialised field to operational problem solving
Develops and implements operational policy which impacts the immediate work area
Contributes to strategic policy development within a specific field of expertise

Desirable requirements

Tertiary qualification in public policy or related field is desirable
Experience in Data Analysis will be well regarded

This is an ongoing position. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

For more information and the key selection criteria, please see thePosition Description.

How to apply:
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Tuesday, 28 July 2026. All applications should include:

a resume; and
a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Other relevant information:
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.

DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

Applications close Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

14 July 2026

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