Title:  Policy officer

Policy Officer – VPS 3 –Ongoing

What you’ll do

The Policy Officer, Capability reviews role is in the Agency Performance Branch.

The Branch is responsible for:

• Delivering agency capability reviews, to assess the readiness of VPS agencies to deliver on future public sector requirements and challenges
• Monitoring and reporting on sector performance in integrity, capability, diversity, equity and inclusion and other related obligations
• Advice and sharing of best practice to improve the public service.

The roles requires a commitment to the public service, as well as curiosity and a learning mindset.

Selection criteria

You should have:

• Experience in research and policy work
• Strong written and interpersonal skills
• Experience in delivering projects
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Demonstrated experience in the public sector and/or a public policy related qualification.

Who we are

The Victorian Public Sector Commission plays a key role in stewardship of the public sector. It works to strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the public sector and maintain, and advocate for, public sector professionalism and integrity. Your contribution will help shape and lead strategic government directions across Victoria.

Why you should join us

We are proud to offer you the opportunity to work with purpose and make a positive impact on the Victorian community.   

You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the Victorian public sector to deliver meaningful work supporting the Victorian Government’s strategic priorities.  

We offer:  

• Flexible and hybrid work
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance program and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive work environment, including workplace adjustments

How to apply

Applications including a cover letter (no more than 2-pages) with your resume, outlining your skills, knowledge and qualities that will make you a success within the VPSC are to be submitted online by selecting the ‘Apply Now” button.

For further information and key selection criteria, please see the Position Description.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 2 July 2026.

Request for reasonable adjustments

The VPSC values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, the VPSC offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request. It is our policy to provide adjustments for people with disability, mental illness and/or a health condition and carers of people with disability. To request an adjustment, please follow the process on our policy page.

Other relevant information

A position description is attached. For enquiries, please refer to the contact on the position description.

Employment screening, including criminal history, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications, screening of misconduct, Australian working rights and other relevant checks form part of the candidate suitability evaluation process. Where applicable, this applies to current VPS employees.