Local recruitment: Senior Project Officer

Overview

• Work type: Full time
• Salary: $109,730 – $132,764
• Grade: VPSG5
• Occupation: Natural Resource Management
• Location: Negotiable
• Reference: VG/50819642

The Senior Policy Officer will work to develop projects and policy designed to make sure Victoria’s water sharing framework meets the needs of current and future generations.

The position forms an integral part of the Hydrology, Climate and Energy team. In the role, you will lead projects to develop evidenced based policy that supports the water sector and Victorian communities to continue to be resilient to changing water availability and hydrology under plausible climate change and interception scenarios and water access to support Victoria’s clean energy transition.

Your work will involve creating thinking and problem solving, good communication skills for preparing briefings and correspondence for Ministers and executives. You will be able to use insights from highly technical information and stakeholder perspectives to develop clear and concise policy rationale.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in science, engineering, natural resource management or other relevant disciplines that relate to climate science and/or water resources is required.
• Previous water sector experience is highly desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 11^th March 2025.

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. 

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. 

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.

Applications close Tuesday 11 March 2025 at 11.59PM