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Senior Scientific and Policy Advisor, mRNA VictoriaDepartment of Jobs, Skills, Industry and RegionsApplications close Sunday 1 June 2025 at 11.59PMOverviewWork type: Full time Salary: $138,631 - $185,518 Grade: VPSG6 Occupation: Policy Location: CBD Reference: VG/090487AThe Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victorias prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027.Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.Senior Scientific and Policy Advisor, mRNA VictoriaSalary: $138,631 to $185,518 (Plus Superannuation)Fixed term role: until 30 June 2026Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)Usual work location: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)The RoleThe Senior Scientific and Policy Advisor will play a key role in delivering on mRNA Victoria''s commitments. The role requires an individual with a proven history and track record of collaborative delivery, strategy development and expertise to engage with senior leadership across a wide range of research organisations and industry.The responsibilities of the Senior Scientific and Policy Advisor, mRNA Victoria will include:Supporting in development and delivery of strategic plans, policies and corporate objectives.Providing high level strategic and expert advice to senior executives both internal and external to government on mRNA research initiatives and industry capability, major emerging issues, trends and strategic opportunities, risks and potential interventions.Fostering strong working relationships and work collaboratively with a small team providing leadership through advanced expertise to support policy research and analysis and program design and delivery.The TeamThe position of Senior Scientific and Policy Advisor, mRNA Victoria forms a part of mRNA Victoria within the Industry, Trade and Investment group.The Industry, Trade and Investment (ITI) group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria''s international competitiveness. mRNA Victoria is leading the Victorian Government''s commitment to delivering a world-class Australian mRNA vaccine and therapeutic industry by supporting supply chain initiatives, research and development, translation and commercialisation, and global clinical scale and commercial scale manufacturing investments.About YouThe successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:Experience in or demonstrated expertise and understanding of the life sciences and/or biopharmaceuticals industry including in relation to translation, commercialisation, innovation, and manufacturing. Direct knowledge and experience of the RNA industry an advantage.Excellent public policy knowledge and skills, and ability to use conceptual thinking and sound analytical approaches to lead strategy development and decision making. Experience in contributing to policy formulation and implementation in the public sector an advantage.Excellent project management capabilities with extensive experience delivering projects, including planning and contributing to the implementation of large-scale projects, business development and grant funding programs within complex environments.Further InformationFor a confidential discussion, please contact Rebecca Skinner, Director, Research and Industry Development on 0447 987 628 or Rebecca.Skinner@ecodev.vic.gov.auThe department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with theChild Safe Standards .Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team on 0472875685, or via email atrecruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.How to ApplyPlease click the Apply Now'' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.Applications close at 23:59pm on 1 June 2025.Applications close Sunday 1 June 2025 at 11.59PMApplications close Sunday 1 June 2025 at 11.59PM Posted 16 May 2025ActionKey documentsPD_Senior Scientific and Policy Advisor_mRNA_090487_Position Description_30042025.docxFILE | 186.83 KBContactOther opportunitiesOther opportunities14 jobs at Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions #J-18808-Ljbffr