Job type: Full time / Until 06 June 2025
Organisation: Department of Premier and Cabinet
Occupation: Policy
Reference: VG/1816683
Job posted: 09/09/2024
Closes: 23/09/2024
Classification: VPSG4
Salary Range: $95,102 - $107,905
An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and motivated individual to join the Energy, Resources and Environment Branch as Policy Adviser at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
Our branch advises the Premier on a broad range of policy initiatives and major projects across the energy, earth resources, environment, climate change, public land, water and agriculture portfolios. DPC is a dynamic, high-paced work environment.
As the Policy Adviser, your varied work requirements include research and analysis of complex, cross-cutting government policy issues, providing high-quality briefings for the Premier and senior executives in DPC, and managing relationships across Victorian Government organisations.
This is a challenging yet rewarding role. We are committed to flexible working to support and empower our staff to successfully manage work and life commitments and providing exposure to a broad range of policy areas. We have a supportive branch culture, with a focus on high performance and continuous improvement.
We are looking for a candidate that can demonstrate composure under pressure, have experience working on complex policy issues, and have strong interpersonal communication and writing skills. The successful candidate will work at the centre of government and help shape policy in a high-profile portfolio.
About You
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
Demonstrated experience in policy analysis and co-ordination processes to inform the development of policies and programs within energy and resources related portfolios.
Excellent written communication skills to ensure necessary information is contained to achieve their purpose, including an understanding of the audience.
Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills, with an ability to establish effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders and provide advice on processes and policies.
Sound conceptual and analytical skills, strong initiative and a 'can do' approach to identify issues and develop appropriate solutions.
Demonstrated willingness to readily adapt to changing circumstances and priorities in strict timeframes.
Current VPS employees are strongly encouraged to apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) platform.
The closing date for this position is Monday 23 September 2024.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:
a resume
a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Other relevant information
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, DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.
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.
DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the
Department of Premier and Cabinet
job application system.
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