Policy officer

The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.

The Economic Division leads the development of advice to the Government, and implementation of priority projects, for key economic and policy priorities including economic strategy, regulatory reform, housing, social policy, government tax policy and intergovernmental financial relations to drive improvements in Victoria's productive and efficient resource allocation, competitiveness and equity across the economy.

Regulation Group supports the Victorian Government in growing employment, material living standards and economic activity by providing advice on regulatory policy, reforms and frameworks, and facilitating reforms across state regulators and local government.

Within the Regulation Group, the Regulation, Pricing and Risk Policy Team provides advice on regulatory policy as it relates to the building sector, housing and property market, consumer protection, social and justice services, energy, transport and other regulated sectors. The team also provides policy advice in relation to government fees and charges, risks to the State and government insurance.

This role requires strong policy skills and the ability to apply conceptual frameworks to a range of diverse economic, legal and regulatory policy questions and problems.

Day to day work in this role involves collaborating with team members and colleagues to contribute to evidence based strategic policy advice and communicate this both orally and in writing. The ability to produce good quality accurate written materials for managers and executives is essential, and sometimes this is required within short timeframes.

We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.

The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workfor ce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.

For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Rene Jones on 0401 288 944

To apply, select the ‘Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience.

Applications close at midnight, 26 August, 2025. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Covid-19 Vaccination
DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.

12 August 2025