Job Title : Policy Officer (VPSG4)Location : Melbourne VIC+1 locationCompany : Department of Justice and Community SafetySalary : Open Date : 2023-05-10Close Date : 2023-09-10Job Description
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time / Expiry 5 January 2024
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Salary: $91,418 - $103,725
Occupation: Policy
Reference: VG/DJ3549/MAY2023
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
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Utilise your analytical expertise to provide support and advice
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Fixed term opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
VPS Grade 4: $90,067 - $102,192 plus superannuation
About the Business Unit
Gaming and Liquor advises the Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation (Minister) on the development and implementation of liquor and gambling legislation and regulation, and on current and emerging liquor and gambling-related issues.
Gaming and Liquor is responsible for delivering and further developing the Victorian Government's strategic response to gambling and liquor issues. Gaming and Liquor is the primary government point of reference for industry, community and government on liquor and gaming issues. Gaming and Liquor sits within the Service Delivery Reform, Coordination and Regulation group.
About the Role
The Gambling and Liquor Policy unit provides leadership and support for gambling and liquor policy development and delivery. The Senior Policy Officer will support the unit in delivery of:
- Strategic policy advice and support to the Minister, and senior management, in relation to responsible gambling and liquor policy, and the regulatory framework for both gaming and liquor
- Stakeholder engagement and the integration of advice to the Minister on responsible gambling and alcohol consumption and regulatory matters
- The development and/or implementation of a range of gaming and liquor policy, legislative and regulatory initiatives
- The integration of the work of Gaming and Liquor.
About you
As our ideal candidate you will have:
- Demonstrated policy development capability, including the ability to achieve objectives within tight timeframes, and actively engage internal and external stakeholders.
- Sound judgement and awareness of the political context.
- An understanding of gambling and liquor industries, or the ability to develop such an understanding.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications or experience in a relevant field will be well regarded.
How to Apply
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.