Senior Policy Officer

Description:

THE ROLE
Are you:
* Looking for an opportunity to work within a great team and stretch your skills and knowledge?
* Someone who can quickly learn about and understand complex policy and programmatic issues and identify solutions ?
* A proactive person with strong organisational skills, who is familiar with government processes and has experience in program delivery or policy implementation?
This is a great opportunity for a skilled and motivated Senior Policy Officer to join a small, dynamic and fast-paced team tasked with delivering strategic social housing policy and legislative reform. This includes supporting intergovernmental funding reforms and National Housing and Homelessness Plan development, and social housing regulation reforms recommended by an external review and the Victorian Ombudsman.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
* Develop policy initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
* Monitor and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present reports, ministerial briefs, Cabinet and agency submissions.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships and facilitate the flow of information across the department and with key external stakeholders.
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HOW TO APPLY
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.