Senior Policy And Regulatory Strategy Officer

• Utilise your expertise in Policy to provide support and advice to the Liquor Control Victoria branch
• A Fixed-Term, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service for 12 months
• VPS Grade 5: $106,534 - $128,897 plus superannuation.

About the Business Unit:On 1 July 2022, the Victorian Liquor Commission (Commission) was established by legislation as the independent statutory Victorian liquor regulator. The Commission exercises regulatory, investigative and disciplinary functions under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (LCRA).Liquor Control Victoria (LCV), a Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) business unit within the Victorian Government, provides staff and operational and administrative support for the Commission. LCV also performs various regulatory functions on behalf of the Commission industry under delegation and:

• undertakes licensing, approval, authorisation and registration activities; and
• supports industry compliance with all laws and regulations and detects and responds to contraventions of the LCRA.

The Governor-in-Council appoints commissioners who are responsible for independent regulatory decision-making.About the Role:The Senior Policy and Regulatory Strategy Officer contributes to developing Policy and evolving the organisation's regulatory practice by engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including co-regulators, government and the community. The position also maintains effective environmental scanning, provides robust analysis of external drivers and emerging issues, and provides advice on options to enhance how we regulate the liquor industry, including providing input into reviewing and developing legislation and other regulatory proposals.Some of your duties will include:

• Providing strategic and policy advice to the LCV and Commissioners on liquor regulating issues
• Preparing complex reports, briefings, options papers, submissions and correspondence, including Executive and Commission papers, Ministerial Briefs, Cabinet Submissions and Parliamentary/Parliamentary Committee documentation
• Liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders, senior management, peers, and operational areas to develop strategies and formulate evidence-based policy proposals to address emerging and existing regulatory issues and support achieving the Government's policy objectives and LCV's Business Plan and strategic priorities.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.About You:As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Proven ability to quickly understand industry and community views, operational systems, organisational roles and functions and legislative and policy developments in the liquor industry
• Proven ability to develop, review and enhance policies, practices, and programs in complex environments
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in analysing evidence and data sources and advising on business improvement options.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications or experience in a relevant field, such as law, public policy, economics, or public health, will be well-regarded but are not essential.

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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).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.In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Recruitment Policy, only Victorian Public Service employees are eligible to apply for this position. People on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and external contractors, are not eligible to apply.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.