Senior Policy Officer (Economic Policy)
- Salary: $116,413 - $140,849 (Plus Superannuation)
- Ongoing role
- Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
- Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
The Role
A Senior Policy Officer plays a role in developing, implementing, and managing policies which contribute to the department's objectives. They research, analyse, and provide advice on policy matters, often with a focus on strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, and monitor the implementation of policies, evaluate their effectiveness, and make recommendations for improvements.
Main accountabilities:
- Advising on policy settings (including with reference to economic policy) to support the efficient and effective operation of the publicly funded training system.
- Engaging with training and economic data, providing high level and influential strategic advice with a long-term view that supports the government to future-proof key policy settings for the training and higher education sectors.
- Preparing clear and well-structured written and verbal briefings on policy matters, ensuring information is communicated accurately and comprehensively.
- Leading coordination and development of policy advice on specific Vocational Education and Training issues or projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
The Team
The position of Senior Policy Officer (Economic Policy) forms a part of the Policy & Strategy branch within the Skills and TAFE group.
Skills and TAFE (S&T) 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. Policy and Strategy Branch (PSB) leads the system and strategic policy settings of Victoria's vocational education and training (VET) system so that it delivers high quality outcomes for learners and the Victorian economy.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
- 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.
- Influence and Persuasion: Gains agreement to proposals and ideas; Builds support for ideas to ensure buy-in and ownership; Uses chains of indirect influence to achieve outcomes; Involves experts or other third parties to strengthen case.
- 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.
- A tertiary qualification in economics or a related discipline would be highly regarded.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Nick MacArthur, Manager, Policy on [email protected]
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 (no more than 2 pages).
Applications close at 23:59pm on 30 July 2026.
