Senior Policy Adviser

Description:

THE ROLE
The Senior Policy Adviser works independently as part of a team to ensure the successful delivery of key national disability reform activities, including the Disability Royal Commission, the NDIS Review and the development of Foundational Supports. The Senior Policy Adviser will liaise across the Victorian Government and with the Commonwealth and states and territories in order to determine and influence the national agenda to align with Victoria's interests.
The work to develop and design Foundational Supports is complex, fast paced and requires sophisticated intragovernmental and interjurisdictional collaboration and leadership.
You will provide advice to Government on progressing priority areas relating to national reforms. You will be required to demonstrate a sound understanding of the process for government responses to Royal Commissions and the issues and concerns facing the disability community.
You will be required to ensure high quality stakeholder engagement on the department's approach to implementation of recommendations from the government's response to the Disability Royal Commission and forthcoming response to the NDIS Review. Drawing on your skills as an experienced Senior Policy Officer, you proactively develop strategic solutions and develop strong relationships across the Victorian Government and other states and territory governments. Working in close partnership with stakeholders, you will develop, analyse and coordinate complex information through liaison, negotiation and influence.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
* Provide authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to complex and sensitive issues based on comprehensive research.
* Develop a range of policy and legislative 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.
Please open the position description to read more.
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.