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September 16, 2024

Senior Policy Officer

Salary: $109,730 – $121,247 (VPSG5) plus Super

A unique and exciting opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the First Peoples-State Relations Group in the Aboriginal Land Rights Team as Senior Policy Officer at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The First Peoples – State Relations Group supports an extensive program of priority work with First Peoples, applying a strong understanding of self-determination to our work practices and in providing clear and robust advice to the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples, Premier, Cabinet and senior executives within the Group.

The Senior Policy Officer will be responsible for the development and management of a range of projects and programs to strengthen Victoria’s Aboriginal communities, specifically at Lake Tyers and Framlingham Aboriginal Trusts. The Senior Policy Officer will play an active role in regulating the Aboriginal Lands Act 1970, building partnerships and engaging across government and community to influence future investment and achieve better outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians.

The Successful applicant will possess strong interpersonal skills, program management experience, policy skills, and demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal communities. The position also requires sound judgment and a commitment to achieving results. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a significant legislative reform process, stakeholder relationship-building and gain a deeper understanding of self-governance practices and government regulation processes.

The First Peoples – State Relations Group recognises the invaluable contribution of existing Aboriginal staff and is committed to promoting Aboriginal leadership as reflected in the Group’s executive team. The Group welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly encourages all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people interested in these positions to apply.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

  • Demonstrated ability to engage in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner with Aboriginal organisations and communities.
  • Strong project management, planning and organisational skills and the ability to apply sound judgement and initiative to the management of complex projects within the scheduled timeframe and budget.
  • Sound analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop policy and project advice drawing on best practice to inform and shape the development of government policy and positions.
  • Excellent written communication skills, including ability to prepare briefs, correspondence, grants and/or reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language,
  • Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, with an ability to effectively negotiate and resolve project scope, design and delivery issues with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Mandatory requirements:-

  • Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of and experience with Aboriginal communities and an ability to apply this knowledge in the context of Victorian Aboriginal communities.
  • current driver’s licence.

Current VPS employees are strongly encouraged to apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) platform.

The closing date for this position is Monday 30 September 2024.

How to Apply

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:

  • a resume; and
  • 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.

PC 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.

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