Policy Officer * Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 (Plus Superannuation) * Ongoing role * Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available) * Usual work location: Negotiable (flexibility may be available) The Role As Policy Officer in the Office of Victoria's Cross Border Commissioner, you will liaise with external stakeholders on cross-border policy and regulatory issues. You will be called upon to research and prepare advice and assist with cross-border and regional policy matters that have whole-of-government implications. Main accountabilities: * Innovative thinking is an inherent feature of the job * Applies sound theoretical and practical expertise in development of policy options * Drafts reports and recommendations by interpreting and analysing data * Manages projects, usually under limited direction The Team The position of Policy Officer forms a part of the Office of Victoria's Cross Border Commissioner branch within the Regional Development Victoria group. We work with businesses, communities and across government to deliver economic growth, create jobs, build resilience, and support economic recovery in our regions. The Office of Victoria's Cross Border Commissioner aims to foster seamless relationships between states, connecting communities and creating opportunities for economic, social and cultural prosperity. About You The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience: * Flexibility and Adaptability: Accepts changed priorities without undue discomfort. Responds quickly to changes. Comfortable working in collaboration with teams outside of own organisation. * Outcomes Thinking: Works with sense of purpose within the team and enables others to understand the strategic direction of the branch and organisation. * Systems Thinking: Assesses situations and identifies the best systems tools for analysing, understanding the system and addressing problems; Can apply system archetypes to identify common dynamics that appear in different situations. Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact Brett Davis, Victoria's Cross Border Commission, on 0412 006 682 and brett.davis@crossborder.vic.gov.au. The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description. Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line. How to Apply Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications close at 23:59pm on 4 January 2026.