Senior Policy Officer

The Education Policy and Reform Division in the Department of Education is seeking excellent strategic thinkers to fill a number of Senior Policy Officer positions. Two roles are ongoing and three are fixed term (one until 5/1/2025 and two until 30/6/2025). All positions are full time, although part-time arrangements will be considered. The roles would suit outstanding policy thinkers with strong communication, interpersonal and project management skills. You will provide high quality analysis and strategic policy advice in relation to the Victorian school education system. The positions will be part of a friendly, high performing team located in the Department of Education central office at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, with hybrid work arrangements in place.

The Education Policy and Reform Division in the Department of Education is seeking excellent strategic thinkers to fill a number of Senior Policy Officer positions.

Two roles are ongoing and three are fixed term (one until 5/1/2025 and two until 30/6/2025).

All positions are full time, although part-time arrangements will be considered.

This role requires:

• the ability to deal with complex concepts and analytical challenges comfortably and express these concepts through well-developed written communication
• policy skills to undertake policy analysis focused on the system levers that drive quality school-based education
• effective relationship building, influencing and collaboration skills to ensure policy recommendations are informed by diverse perspectives and are supported by our key partners
• the ability to use project management concepts to manage deliverables and risks, and adjust to shifting priorities while taking initiative and accountability for one's own work
• use of written, verbal and visual language to convey and obtain information, insights and ideas that is compelling, persuasive and appropriate to the audience.

Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter summarising their skills and experience as they relate to the key selection criteria ( no more than two pages ).

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the  Department website and our  Diversity and Inclusion page

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at  .

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Georgia Shiells - Manager via (03) 5215 5247 or 

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.

The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website , HRWeb and our Diversity and Inclusion page .

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. 

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be obtained from the following websites: and  .

Applications close 11:59pm on 15 May 2024