Policy Officer

This group plays a critical role in delivering a key piece within the landmark housing statement, which is driving reforms that create the conditions needed for 800,000 new homes to be built over the next decade.

You will work as part of a high performing team to contribute to the delivery of key government priorities to reform the building system and deliver safe and quality buildings for all Victorians.

In this opportunity you will perform in a dynamic environment, and contribute to several projects designed to improve building outcomes for the industry, practitioners and consumers. Which includes supporting the development of policy options, assisting with drafting of regulatory changes, preparing briefings and correspondence for Ministers and executives, and working across a wide range of government, industry and consumer stakeholders to achieve effective building policy and regulatory outcomes. Your input will become an integral piece in the platform to change live for all Victorians. Sounds exciting right!

Position Outcomes

You will be an important member of a team, driven to support the development, review and evaluation of complex and innovative policy options, including projects that deliver the government's priorities.

Your day to day will be

• Develop policy options that are factual, accurate and suitable for their audience, and contribute to the development of policy initiatives that deliver the government's priorities for the building and plumbing industries and the architectural profession, in Victoria.
• Ensure policy and regulatory advice is delivered in a timely manner and is effective in achieving the required outcome.
• Maintain effective relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues, the Department's executives and internal and external stakeholders to support government and business unit priorities.
• Prepare well-informed factual, accurate and timely responses to Ministerial briefings and correspondence.
• Maintain an awareness of international and national building policy issues and best practice.

Knowledge And Skills

To be successful in this role, it is important you have existing hands on experience within legal and regulatory policy across civil and housing projects, with relatable Government liaison exp.

You will provide..

In this role it is essential you have.