Period of Appointment

Fixed Term, up to 2 years

Duties

Provide strategic policy support to the Family and Sexual Violence Command (FSVC) through high-level drafting, review, research, analysis, and advice across various policy areas. This includes a focus on implementing the Reportable Offender Disclosure Scheme. The role also involves engaging with stakeholders and representing the Department in agency, inter-agency, and national level meetings and briefings, as required.

Essential Requirements

Pre-Employment Checks 

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising. 

Desirable Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in a discipline relevant to policy research and development and/or experience in these areas are highly desirable.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

005399 - SoD - Senior Policy Officer - FSVC - Band 6.DOCX

005399 - SoD - Senior Policy Officer - FSVC - Band 6.pdf

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.  

As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.

How to Apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2135.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Further Information

For further information on this position, please contact Detective Senior Sergeant Melinda Horan on (03) 6777 3707.