The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027.
Our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices.
The Department welcomes and encourages applications from diverse applicants, including First Peoples, refugees or asylum seekers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disability. All roles at DJSIR can be worked flexibly and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Senior Policy Officer
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Salary: $116,413 - $140,849 (Plus Superannuation)
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Ongoing role
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Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
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Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
The Role
The Senior Policy Officer plays a vital role within Apprenticeships Victoria. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the apprenticeship system across the state, focusing on resolving system issues, supporting senior leadership, and enhancing apprenticeship opportunities.
Main accountabilities:
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Conducting research, analysing complex policy issues, and identifying emerging trends to inform policy development.
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Developing policy options, drafting policy documents, and contributing to the creation of new policies or the modification of existing ones.
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Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; providing them with expert policy advice and gathering input to ensure effective policy implementation.
The Team
The position of Senior Policy Officer forms a part of the Apprenticeships Victoria branch within the Skills and TAFE group.
Skills and TAFE (ST) focuses on enabling Victorians to access the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to participate in today's workforce, prepare for future jobs, and achieve their educational aspirations.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
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Policy Design and Development: Formulates and communicates public policy options and recommendations; Develops a clear narrative for the policies and business cases including clear problem definition and objectives.
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Policy Design and Development: Considers impact of policy to strategic plans, community needs, complementing programs and policies across the service.
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Project Delivery: Defines governance e.g. success measures, roles and responsibilities, progress monitoring) required to manage risks and maximise probability of success.
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A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Genesis Buchanan, Manager, Policy on
[email protected] or 0422 570 522.
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at
[email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position des cription.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 13 July 2026.
