Principal Policy Officer

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manager Disability Policy – Services and Safeguarding, the Principal Policy Officer will lead and contribute to the development of disability policy including continuing Victorian service delivery and safeguarding arrangements, along with elements relating to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).   

As a Principal Policy Officer in the Disability Policy team, you will use your highly developed policy and stakeholder engagement skills and experience in driving the design and delivery of policy, strategy, legislation and programs for people with disability across the state.   

This role will suit a proactive self-starter who can work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across government, including various government department oversight bodies and funded agencies, to support and inform the delivery of strategies that are innovative, evidence-informed, and reflective of best practice. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide high quality authoritative advice and sound policy recommendations relating continuing Victorian service delivery and safeguarding arrangements, along with elements relating to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to senior management and government based on comprehensive research. 
• Strategically design and develop the delivery of departmental objectives that impact disability policy and meet statewide departmental and government objectives and community expectations.  
• Work with senior management to set and achieve key performance indicators and standards.   

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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

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