• Provide critical analysis and input into projects, policy initiatives and DJCS reforms
• Great opportunity: Ongoing role in a busy and supportive team
• VPS5 salary: $113,022 to $136,747 plus superannuation

About us

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) Police Policy and Strategy (PPS) business unit is responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing and reviewing police-related policy, legislation and programs in accordance with the Government's priorities. PPS acts as a connector across the justice system and government more broadly, working closely with other DJCS business units, other departments, and Victoria Police, to provide strategic and technical advice on initiatives and reforms that relate to the police portfolio.

About the role

The Senior Policy Officer provides critical analysis and input into projects, policy initiatives and DJCS reforms from a policing and community safety perspective. This role leads the development and implementation of key finance initiatives and projects, underpinned by evidence-based insights and robust financial analysis. This role requires sound communication and interpersonal skills in order to liaise across DJCS and with stakeholders, and the ability to manage competing priorities with limited supervision.

Some of your duties may include:

• Undertake analysis and prepare advice on police-related budgetary performance, resource management and sustainability initiatives, and support Victoria Police in their preparation of related submissions, business cases and reports.
• Prepare and analyse financial reporting by and relevant to Victoria Police, providing key stakeholders with evidence-based advice on financial risks, issues and opportunities.
• Develop business cases in support of submissions to the State budget process and other funding requests, provide expert advice and guidance on budget submissions.
• Pro-actively initiate, build and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and develop options for implementing innovative strategies to facilitate a partnership approach.
• Monitor and analyse the effectiveness of financial policy and associated program initiatives as implemented and applied within the departmental context and manage policy evaluation processes.

About you

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills, with a particular ability to analyse complex policy issues, interpret legislation and provide accurate and strategic advice.
• Proven experience in the preparation of timely, concise and accurate briefings, project documentation and reports on complex policy and finance-related issues.
• Demonstrated capacity to analyse and prepare budget submissions, financial reports, and undertake financial analysis to identify opportunities and risks.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification in the area of finance, economics, public policy or law will be highly regarded.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement.

Applications should include a resume and covering letter of no more than two pages addressing your suitability for the role in relation to the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description. Full responses to each individual selection criteria are not required. 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.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.