OVERVIEW

Work type: Full time
Salary: $95,102 - $107,905
Grade: VPSG4
Occupation: Policy
Location: CBD
Reference: VG/DE/SEPS/20002068A
The Family Violence and Child Safety Branch leads the department’s work on family violence reform, LGBTIQA+ inclusion, prevention of child abuse and supporting wellbeing workforces in the education system.

The Policy Advisor in the Wellbeing Workforces and Child Safety Unit will provide policy advice and contribute to the Department of Education’s work to safeguard children in Victorian schools.
As required, the Policy Advisor may also contribute to other workstreams within the WHED portfolio.

The Policy Advisor will:

• have relevant experience and skills in policy or project management
• provide advice, analyse and contribute to policy formulation
• demonstrate excellent written skills, deliver high quality briefings and other corporate or school-facing written materials, tailored for the audience
• think critically and solve problems, as they contribute to drafting new policies within their work area and adjust existing policies to better align with child safety best practice
• contribute to the stakeholder consultation processes
• contribute to secretariat roles, as required
• contribute to a positive and engaged team culture.