Department f Envirnment Land, Water and Planning Psitin purpse The Senir Plicy Officer is part f the Building Unit which is respnsible fr the delivery f plicies and brad based strategies t achieve imprved utcmes fr participants in, and cnsumers f, Victria s building industry. The Senir Plicy Officer leads, manages r prvides high level plicy capability fr ne r mre prjects, plicies, prgrams, and/r pieces f legislatin r regulatin. The Senir Plicy Officer will influence and negtiate, gaining agreement t prpsals and ideas t achieve building plicy and regulatry utcmes. Psitin details Psitin title: Psitin number: 919955 Classificatin: Senir Plicy Officer VPS5 Salary range: $86,493 - $104,650 Emplyment type: Fixed Term (3 years) Grup: Divisin & Branch: Wrk lcatin: Planning Planning and Building Systems 1 Spring Street, Melburne Reprts t: Direct reprts: Manager, Building Plicy and Regulatin N Further infrmatin: Stewart Simmns, 03 9223 1820
Abut the Department The Department is tasked with ensuring that Victria has the right cnditins t enable ecnmic grwth, while delivering liveable, inclusive and sustainable cmmunities. We bring tgether planning, lcal gvernment and infrastructure, envirnment, climate change and water functins, t ensure an integrated apprach t the develpment f lngterm State and reginal strategies that build n scial, envirnmental and ecnmic pprtunities t prvide fr future ppulatin grwth and change. We build cmmunity resilience by adpting an all-hazards, all-agencies apprach acrss ur built and natural envirnments t imprve prtectin against natural disasters and ther emergencies. Fr further infrmatin abut the department, please visit ur website www.delwp.vic.gv.au Cntext The Grup/Divisin The Planning Grup delivers functins fcused n statutry planning and heritage, planning and building systems, planning prject implementatin, frward plicy, business strategy, and planning panels. The Planning Grup has prtfli engagement respnsibilities fr a number f significant Statutry Authrities and Administrative Offices ranging in size, cmplexity and cre functins. The Branch The Building Unit is respnsible fr the develpment f plicies and brad-based strategies t achieve imprved utcmes fr participants in, and cnsumer s f, Victria s building industry. The Unit advises n strategic building plicy develpment and necessary changes t regulatry cntrls. The scpe f the wrk cvers building standards, the legislative framewrk, gvernance and current issues as they relate t the built envirnment. The Unit is als respnsible fr managing the relatinship with the Victrian Building Authrity, versight f its perfrmance and engagement with key industry and cnsumer stakehlders. Accuntabilities Lead, manage r prvide high level supprt as part f a team fr ne r mre prjects, plicies, prgrams and/r pieces f legislatin r regulatin based n expertise. When leading and managing: ensure business bjectives, including quality and time related targets, are met demnstrate effective prject management and implement, prmte and evaluate cmplex and innvative ptins. Prvide advice n issues, ptins and slutins, ensuring that the advice is suitable fr its audience, factual and accurate. Initiate and maintain effective relatinships and wrk cllabratively with peers and senir internal and external stakehlders t supprt departmental and gvernment pririties and ensure plicy pririties are delivered effectively and achieve the stated utcmes. Cntribute t the develpment f plicy initiatives that deliver the gvernment s pririties fr
the building, plumbing and architecture industries in Victria. Cntribute t the effective delivery f the team s wrk prgram. Maintain an active awareness f natinal building issues, with a particular fcus n regulatry amendment prpsals and any implicatins fr the building regulatry system in Victria. Psitin specific requirements This psitin has the fllwing specific requirements: Key Selectin Criteria Natinal Plice Check will be cnducted as part f the selectin prcess (fr all nn-delwp emplyees). The key selectin criteria specified belw utline the capabilities required fr the psitin. Specialist/Technical Expertise A tertiary qualificatin in law, public plicy r a related discipline is highly desirable. A sund understanding f gvernment legislative and regulatry prcesses preferably in planning r a building related field, tgether with experience in the develpment and amendment f legislatin and regulatins is desirable. Knwledge and Skills Plicy Skills: Builds trusting relatinships with stakehlders t infrm plicy develpment and gain cmmitment t implementatin. Frmulates and cmmunicates public plicy ptins and recmmendatins. Scans fr links and ptential implicatins f prpsed plicy ptins. Keeps up-t-date with a brad range f cntemprary issues. Planning And Organising: Sets time aside t think. Sets clearly defined bjectives and pririties. Liaises with thers when rganising wrk. Anticipates barriers and finds effective ways t deal with them. Written Cmmunicatin: Identifies key messages and infrmatin required fr decisin making. Prvides advice n influencing and the needs f target audiences. Prvides advice n the cntent and style apprpriate fr audience. Self -Management: Applies special techniques and develps persnal strategies t effectively manage strng emtins in high pressure situatins. Actively mnitrs wn preferences and manages behaviur t always ensure maximum impact. Department Values Our values underpin everything we d. Hw we deliver ur wrk is as imprtant as the utcmes we achieve fr the Victrian cmmunity. Our values are the fundatin f ur
culture and guide hw we wrk tgether, with ur ministers, stakehlders, partners and the cmmunity. The departments values are: Teamwrk, Service Excellence, Ownership and Wellbeing & Safety. Emergency Respnse and Health and Safety Requirements The department plays a majr rle in Victria s emergency respnse activities, thrugh an allhazards, all-agencies apprach. Staff may be directly emplyed fr these rles r may be called upn t supprt these activities as required fllwing the apprpriate training and fit fr wrk assessment. The ccupatinal health and safety requirements f this psitin include, but are nt limited t: Sedentary desk wrk Other relevant infrmatin Emplyment Eligibility Recipients f Victrian Public Service (VPS) vluntary departure packages shuld nte that re-emplyment restrictins apply Nn VPS applicants will be subject t a prbatin perid f three mnths Jin a Wrkplace Based n Fair Emplyment The department ffers fair emplyment and career pprtunities. We aim t attract a diverse pl f applicants and fcus n the genuine and essential requirements f the jb and being cnsistent and fair in ur treatment f applicants. Balancing yur Life We understand that life balance is an imprtant part f ur emplyees lives. The department ffers a wide range f flexible arrangements t enable yu t balance yur wrk with ther cmmitments and activities including family, health, study, carer respnsibilities, hbbies and life/career aspiratins. We prvide varius ptins such as flexible start and finishing times, wrking part time, jb sharing, wrking frm hme and paid leave prvisins that can be negtiated with yur manager t help balance yur persnal cmmitments with the demands f the rle. Equal Opprtunity Emplyer The department is an equal pprtunity emplyer and welcmes applicants frm a diverse range f backgrunds. It is a plicy f the department t prvide reasnable adjustments fr persns with a disability. If yu need assistance r adjustments t fully participate in the applicatin r interview prcess, please use the cntact listed under Psitin Details. Terms and Cnditins Cnditins f emplyment will be gverned by the Victrian Public Service Wrkplace Determinatin 2012 and the Public Administratin Act. Privacy and Prbity The department affirms that the cllectin and handling f applicatins and persnal infrmatin will be cnsistent with the requirements f the Infrmatin Privacy Act 2000.
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