Title:  Senior Policy Officer

About the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC)
We work for the people of Victoria by helping the Government achieve its strategic objectives. We do this by supporting the Premier, the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples and the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, as well as the Cabinet. Our vision is to be recognised and respected leaders in whole-of-government policy and performance.

The Economic Policy and State Productivity Group works to support better economic awareness for Victoria by supporting the government to achieve its objectives related to economic development, regional and local government outcomes, government services, international engagement, transport infrastructure, planning, energy, agriculture, resources and the environment. The group works across government by collaborating with relevant departments and agencies on policy and project development.

The Economic Strategy Branch plays a critical role in driving the government’s economic reform agenda. It contributes to the development of innovative and impactful economic policies that create a more prosperous and inclusive Victoria. The branch works flexibly, collaboratively and strives to create a motivated and positive workplace.

The Branch is responsible for:

Providing authoritative strategic advice to the Premier and DPC senior executives across high-profile economic policy areas - including taxation, regulation, productivity, housing, consumer affairs, and government services - while monitoring economic conditions and delivering data-driven analysis to inform decision-making.

Leading the development and implementation of priority reform initiatives, including strengthening Victoria’s building system to ensure safe, high-quality housing and enhanced consumer protections, and advancing policies that boost productivity, public sector efficiency, and fiscal capacity.

Coordinating DPC’s advice on the annual State Budget, supporting whole-of-government budget reforms and fiscal strategy development, and delivering strategic oversight, forward planning, and secretariat support to Cabinet and Interdepartmental Committees.

About the role

The Economic Strategy Branch is seeking a talented and dynamic Senior Policy Analyst. You will play a critical role preparing high-quality policy advice across a range of economic issues and driving delivery of priority government reforms.

We encourage applications from individuals with a broad range of experience who possess leadership skills, strong conceptual and analytical skills and a proven ability to provide authoritative policy advice in time-pressure environment. The position requires flexibility to respond to rapid changes in priorities, attention to detail, curiosity, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A tertiary qualification or professional experience in economics is not essential to apply for the position.

This is a Fixed term, full-time position for 2 years.

About you

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Strong leadership skills including ability to identify emerging risks and issues and develop courses of action to manage risks achieve strategic objectives.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills, and demonstrated experience providing authoritative, high quality and timely economic policy advice in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Strong interpersonal, representational and communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to influence decisions through the preparation of timely and evidence-informed recommendations.
• Demonstrated commitment to a positive team culture, ability to support others to achieve common goals, self-starting and proactive.

An appropriate tertiary qualification in public policy, economics, or a related field is desirable, but not mandatory.

For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description here including the key selection criteria to address in your application.

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59 pm on Sunday 1st March 2026. All applications should include:

• a resume
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Sunday 1st March 2026. All applications should include:
a resume; and
a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. 
Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.