Principal Policy Officer (VPSG6)

at  Department of Justice and Community Safety

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Salary: $130,673 - $174,869
Occupation: Policy
Reference: VG/DJ3335-APR24
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Lead the development of significant policy and strategy across corrections and the broader justice system.
• Ongoing full time opportunity working within Policy, Strategy and System Outcomes.
• VPS Grade 6: $130,673 - $174,869 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Principal Policy Officer to provide a critical role within Corrections and Justice Services.

The Strategic Policy and Investment Team in Policy Strategy and System Outcomes (PSSO) is seeking an ongoing VPS6 Principal Policy Officer.
Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Policy and Investment, the Principal Policy Officer will be part of a small but mighty team delivering policy solutions and strategic advice across the adult custodial system.
The Principal Policy Officer plays a critical role in leading the preparation of comprehensive and authoritative advice on a wide range of topics. The successful candidate will lead the preparation of strategic advice to Government, including budget business cases and Cabinet submissions. They will provide advice to senior executives and the Minister to help ensure the corrections system works towards its longer term vision, while recognising and responding to operational risks and opportunities.

This position would suit someone who:

• has experience providing high quality, strategic, influential and evidence-based advice to inform decision-making
• has advanced conceptual, policy and analytical skills with ability to analyse complex policy issues, including where these intersect with operational needs and issues
• has exceptional stakeholder skills including experience influencing and negotiating on complex issues
• has experience with Victorian Government administrative, budget and Cabinet processes, including business cases and Cabinet submissions (or the ability to understand these quickly)
• has knowledge of current policy directions within the corrections and criminal justice system (or the ability to understand these issues quickly)
• is looking to expand their skill and knowledge set in an exciting and dynamic policy area.

Please see the position description attached for more information about this role.