Senior Policy Officer, Systems and Technology
Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC – Melbourne VIC
Senior Policy Officer, Systems and Technology
- Work Type: Fixed term (external applicants) / Temporary Assignment (internal DJSIR employees) / Secondment (VPS employees external to DJSIR) - 2 years
- Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
- Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
- Prepares technical reports at an advanced professional level
- Provides specialist professional services or advice
- Develops briefs on highly complex issues that provide options for discussion and consideration and will contribute to the development of a set of final options for decision
The Team
The position of Senior Policy Officer, Systems and Technology Officer forms a part of the TAFE Strategy, Systems and Tertiary Governance branch within the Skills and TAFE group.
- Systems Thinking: Understands the linkages between systems and communities to inform policy; Conceptualises and defines the systems working within the organisation.
- Digital and Technological Literacy: Integrates improved capabilities into service delivery processes. Assumes the role of solution architect or project manager where there's a balanced focus between technology focus and strategy focus.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Uses understanding of clients or stakeholders' context to design and implement systems for continuous improvement within team or organisation.
- Demonstrated experience supporting ICT project delivery, technology-enabled policy reform or shared service initiatives across a variety of platforms and solutions.
- Knowledge of new technologies, cyber security, privacy, data governance or Victorian Government ICT frameworks to support operational efficiency and secure handling of data would be desirable.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Simon Thorn, Manager, Systems on ***********@ecodev.vic.gov.au
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with theChild Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 *** or via email at ***********@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 4 November 2026
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Senior Policy Officer, Systems and Technology in Melbourne employer: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions in Melbourne is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. Employees benefit from professional growth opportunities through mentorship and involvement in impactful projects that shape government policy and drive economic development. With a commitment to child safety and a proactive approach to inclusivity, this role provides a meaningful chance to contribute to the community while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.
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