Department of Premier and Cabinet (Vic)
Senior Policy Officer, Advancing Traditional Owner Rights
To be recognised and respected leaders in whole-of-government policy and performance.
People and Culture
Full-time
Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.
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Why Department of Premier and Cabinet (Vic)
The Department of Premier and Cabinet leads the Victorian public service, advising government on emerging policy issues and reviewing the impact of government decisions. Our vision is to be recognised and respected leaders in whole-of-government policy and performance. We work for the people of Victoria by helping the government achieve its strategic objectives. We do this by supporting the Premier, Deputy Premier, Special Minister of State, and the Ministers for Aboriginal Affairs, Equality, Multicultural Affairs, and Veterans, as well as the Cabinet.
About the role
Position Details
2x Ongoing roles available An exciting and unique opportunity exists for talented and passionate individuals to join the new Advancing Traditional Owner Rights Branch as Senior Policy Officer, Advancing Traditional Owner Rights to contribute to the ground-breaking work in the areas of truth, treaty, self-determination and cultural rights. The responsibilities of the Advancing Traditional Owner Rights branch include leading redress and self-determination policy development, ensuring alignment between the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 (Vic) and future Interim Treaty offers as well as undertaking shadow policy work on whole of Victorian Government programs and reforms impacting Traditional Owners. As the Senior Policy Officer, Advancing Traditional Owner Rights, you will contribute to and lead advice provided to the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples, the Premier, the Secretary and the Senior Executive Group on policy matters related to Traditional Owner rights and interests. You will also undertake shadow policy analysis and engagement on Victorian Government programs and reforms impacting Traditional Owners (including planning, land and waters, environment and infrastructure) to ensure Traditional Owner rights and interests are fully understood and considered, including in the context of Treaty outcomes.
About you As our ideal candidate, you will have:
- Analytical conceptual and problem-solving skills with demonstrated experience in policy analysis and advice to inform government policy and programs relevant to the Treaty and First Peoples' portfolio
- Highly developed written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and edit complex briefs, correspondence, submissions and reports
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with people at all levels and from different backgrounds and organisations
- Strong project management, planning and organisational skills Please note that awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and aspirations and Aboriginal affairs policy, legislation and frameworks relevant to Victoria are desirable requirements of this role. Working with us, you can make a difference not just in your career, but in the community where you work and live. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
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).
What you'll be responsible for
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Organizational Culture Development
Understand and develop a strong and cohesive organizational culture
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Internal Stakeholder Partnership
Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand the business and advise on Human Resource matters
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Implementation of People and Culture Projects
Design and implement People and Culture projects to support the organization’s goals, and meet compliance requirements
Skills you'll need
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Collaboration
Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals
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Prioritization
Compares and ranks the relative importance &/or urgency of different tasks to identify the best order of actions
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Problem solving
Identifies problems and develops logical solutions that address the problems
Meet the team
