Title:  Senior Policy Officer

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

Network, Desing and Integration is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, and is responsible for delivering transport priorities through the planning, development and maintenance of and integrated pipelines of projects and strategic initiatives.

We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

About the Role

Fixed term until 31 December 2026

As a Senior Policy Officer, you’ll help shape Victoria’s freight and ports agenda by developing high-quality policy, strategy and advice for government. Working within the Freight Victoria Policy and Strategy team, you’ll deliver evidence-based work that supports the sustainable, long-term operation of freight.

You’ll lead research and analysis, manage programs and contracts, draft ministerial briefs and cabinet submissions, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance key freight initiatives. Your work will help inform strategic direction and influence decision-making across state government and industry.

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What'll you'll bring - and why you'll want to he here

You bring a strategic mindset that turns complex issues into clear, actionable policy options. With experience in government or industry, you’re confident writing briefs, navigating sensitive topics, and coordinating work across departments and stakeholders.

Whether it’s crafting a compelling submission or managing a program with multiple partners, you bring structure, initiative and sound judgement to your work. You thrive in dynamic environments and value collaboration — both within your team and across the wider policy landscape.

This is a rare opportunity to shape policy in a sector that plays a critical role in Victoria’s economy and supply chains. An understanding of freight and transport systems — or a demonstrated ability to quickly get across new technical or policy areas — will be highly regarded.

Qualifications and Experience

Desirable

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline  

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

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Applications close 9:00pm on Sunday 1 June 2025

Please include a resume and cover letter.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal.

We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For further information about the role please contact Melissa O’Brien, Manager, Policy and Strategy via email at melissa.o'brien@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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