Senior Policy and Project Officer

About this role

• Lead the development and implementation of policy arising out of legislative requirements and priorities within the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Strategy, Ministerial Guidelines and Regulations 

• Fixed-term, full-time 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027 

• VPS Grade 5: $116,413 to $140,849 plus super 

About the business unit 

Emergency Management Victoria (EMV), within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, is responsible for the overall coordination of the emergency management system in Victoria.  EMV drives the integration of policy, strategy, operational coordination, sector specific technology, and planning across Victoria's emergency management sector, contributing to safer, more resilient communities. 

EMV works closely with government and agencies across the emergency management portfolio. The organisation is led by the Deputy Secretary & Chief Executive, and Emergency Management Commissioner, and includes oversight of statutory entities and offices and the department's emergency management accountabilities. 

Emergency Management Risk, Preparedness and Capability Branch 

The Emergency Management Risk, Preparedness and Capability branch directly supports the Emergency Management Commissioner's legislated responsibilities regarding emergency management planning, risk, and Victoria's critical infrastructure arrangements. It also coordinates training and development programs to enhance sector-wide emergency management capability and manages the Victorian Emergency Management Institute and the state's Aviation arrangements. The teams work collaboratively with regional and state emergency management stakeholders to ensure whole-of-sector preparedness and accountability - including delivering the Victorian Annual Preparedness Program and other strategic whole-of-sector initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design and deliver policies to implement legislative and strategic priorities.  

• Contribute expertise and knowledge to formulate and implement strategic responses to complex and sensitive policy issues within an emergency management focus. 

• Develop, plan and manage complex strategic projects to ensure project outcomes and milestones are met, including identification and mitigation of project risks and issues, supported by detailed project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving outcomes are clearly specified. 

About you 

Our ideal candidate will have the following: 

• High-level experience in advocating options and advising senior stakeholders on strategy, policy and project requirements. 

• Demonstrated understanding and application of strategy and policy development 

• Solid project delivery skills 

Qualifications  

• Relevant qualifications in the areas of policy development and/or project management or equivalent would be advantageous. 

 
How to Apply 

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening. 

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: 

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.