Policy Officer

Policy Officer

Department of Parliamentary Services

• Fixed-term, part time (0.6FTE) Parental Leave backfill until August 2027, full time may be considered
• PoV Grade 4 ($100,894-$114,476) pro rata + 12% superannuation

About the role

Play a key role in strengthening policy, governance and audit processes across the parliamentary departments, supporting senior leaders to deliver effective, well-informed decision-making.

• Drive the development, review and implementation of policies and governance processes
• Coordinate and report on internal audit activities, including tracking progress and preparing committee reports
• Develop high-quality briefing materials, reports and stakeholder communications for senior leadership

About you

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to build effective working relationships in a complex environment.

• Strong written communication skills, with experience preparing clear and concise reports and briefings
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with senior stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach

Why join us?

We offer flexible work, come to the iconic heritage listed Parliament House building or our adjacent modern offices and collaborate with the team one day, work from home the next.

We understand that your health and wellbeing are integral to your success and have a range of benefits to ensure your physical and mental health are supported. These include access to health and wellbeing initiatives.

Your professional development is important to us. That's why we have a dedicated learning and development framework, along with development programs and targeted in-house training to support your professional growth.

When you excel at your work and initiate innovative solutions or go above and beyond to demonstrate our values, you will be recognised for your efforts through our reward and recognition program.

For more information about a career with us, visit our website.

How to apply

Using the "Apply Now" button, please include your resume and a brief cover letter (1-2 pages) broadly outlining your experience and how it directly relates to the position.

Applications close: Sunday 5 July 2026

The process from here

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview conducted by a selection panel. This interview may take place in our offices located in the Melbourne CBD or online.

Accessibility

If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact our Recruitment Team via email [email protected] or on (03) 8682 2842

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