THE ROLE The Senior Policy Officer works as part of a flexible and high performing team on a range of workforce projects that contribute to the delivery of key workforce and industry reform policy in the children and families, homelessness, housing and disability, family violence and sexual assault portfolios or broad community services sector. The position requires strong strategic policy development and implementation skills, with a proven track record of supporting strategy and policy development, stakeholder engagement, communication, and collaboration. * Contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including: (a) Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs. (b) Managing projects or sub-projects and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the projects/sub-projects within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters. (c) Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met. * Provide authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex matters. * Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach. 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.