Senior Policy Officer

About this role

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad. 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) THE ROLE As a Senior Policy Officer in the Office for Women, you will play a key role in supporting work to improve outcomes for Victorian women. This includes design and implementation of programs and developing policy to drive cultural change and public sector leadership on gender equality, and strengthen women's health, wellbeing, economic equity, safety and access to leadership opportunities. The role requires you to be a proactive self-starter with an understanding of government processes and an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast-paced environment. You will lead and support a range of projects and core portfolio functions, including program management, preparation of a range of written products, policy development and coordination tasks. The role also requires high levels of adaptability, resilience and attention to detail, and a commitment to contributing to a professional and supportive work environment. We recognise diversity and a team representative of the Victorian community is critical to our team's success in embedding an intersectional gender lens across government and in the broader Victorian community. We strongly encourage First Nations people, people of colour, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people of all genders to apply. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong policy, analytical and communication skills coupled with an ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment. Experience in program management and social policy will be a strong advantage. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE • Provide authoritative strategic advice to the Minister for Women, the Secretary and senior officers in gender equality and related policy areas, including Cabinet submissions and initiatives proposed by departments and agencies. • Prepare high quality correspondence, briefings and cabinet submissions. • Conduct strategic analysis and to inform the development of policy, programs and specific projects within defined areas. Includes demonstrating thought leadership to consider the forward policy directions in gender equality. Please open the position description to read more. HOW TO APPLY 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.