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:
- Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
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Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)
The Role
The Senior Policy Officer role is in the Skilled and Business Migration Program (SBMP), in the Industry, Trade and Investment Group. The SBMP is responsible for the development and delivery of policies, strategies, programs and services relating to the attraction and retention of international talent to support the Victorian Government's economic development and labour market objectives. Programs include State Nominated Visa programs and coordination of the National Innovation Visa program.
The Senior Policy Officer role plays a lead role in developing contemporary policy and delivering strategic projects relating to international talent attraction through migration. This includes leading whole of Victorian Government consultation and preparation of complex submissions and reports for ministers into reviews, inquiries and skilled migration policy including for advocacy; leading consultations with industry and government stakeholders on skilled migration policy; and leading policy and program design, development and evaluation, governance and risk management.
Main accountabilities:
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Formulates policy options and advice
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Develops briefs on highly complex issues that provide options for discussion and consideration and will contribute to the development of a set of final options for decision
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Initiates and maintains relationships with peer and senior internal and external stakeholders
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Advice and analysis influences policy development
The Team
The position of Senior Policy Officer forms a part of the Trade, Global Engagement, International Education and Migration branch within the Industry, Trade and Investment group.
The Industry, Trade and Investment (ITI) group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria's international competitiveness. ITI champions Victoria as a destination of choice for trade and international investment, international education and innovation. ITI harnesses specialist knowledge of key industries and global markets to develop Victoria's priority sectors, boost trade activities, enhance productivity and contribute to economic growth.
About You
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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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Stakeholder Engagement: Identifies issues in common for one or more clients or stakeholders and uses them to build mutually beneficial partnerships.
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Communicate with Impact: Makes a positive impression on others and comes across with credibility; Communicates in a manner that is clear, fluent and holds the listeners' attention; Able to deal with difficult and sensitive topics and questions.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Bregu, Manager, Policy and Projects at
[email protected]
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committe d 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 description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 24 June 2026.
