About us

The Portable Long Service Authority (the Authority) is a self-funded statutory body established to administer the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018. The Act, together with the Long Service Benefits Portability Regulations 2020 provide a Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. The Authority plays an important role in allowing workers in the community services, contract cleaning and security industries to build up long service benefits based on time in their industry rather than with a single employer. We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that celebrates achievements and allows everyone to contribute to our success.

About the role

The Authority is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Policy Officer to support the Authority's evolution as a best practice regulator by providing data and insights analysis, policy guidance and regulatory advice, and drafting of a range of high-quality written reports, articles and submissions.

The Authority has offices located in Melbourne and Bendigo, with our head office located in Bendigo. This role can be located in either location, however travel to the alternate office will be required from time to time.

About you

The successful Policy Officer will offer specialist skills and knowledge in researching and identifying issues, trends and policy solutions, with capacity to apply those skills to support the Authority in administering the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. You will also have expert analysis and written communication skills and strong stakeholder management skills and a can-do attitude.

Why work at the Authority

• We value work-life balance and offer hybrid working options, including two days of work from home per week
• You can benefit from above award wages and annual salary increases under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement
• Generous leave entitlements, along with paid study leave, paid parental leave, purchased leave and more
• Learning and development opportunities, annual performance plans, public sector networking, along with on the job learning and development
• Your well-being is important to us, which is why we offer a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program, as well as other health and well-being initiatives

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (Max. 1 page).

Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ, people with disability, as diversity and inclusion drives our success.