| Department: | Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action |
| Work Type: | Ongoing – flexible |
| Job Function: | Policy |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Negotiable |
| Reference: | VG/50927671A/ |
| Closing Date: | 17-Aug-2025 |
| Salary Range: | $113,022 – $136,747 |
| Job Duration: | Ongoing |
| Attachments: | PD – 50927671 VPSG5 Senior Policy Officer.docx (Word, 406KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Melanie Gordon 0385081750 OR melanie.gordon@deeca.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
Opportunity to join a dynamic, high-achieving, and supportive team with a great workplace culture, looking for someone to contribute their strong policy design, stakeholder engagement and project delivery skills. The successful candidate will possess strong skills in considering and evaluating policy options and ability to engage with stakeholders across and within government, to support Victoria’s approach to delivering Murray Darling Basin Plan outcomes while safeguarding regional communities. As the Senior Policy Officer you will develop policy options on a range of rural water policy matters, including regional support and transition, Coordinate the implementation of regional land and water use mapping work and form strong relationships with stakeholders.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
- An appropriate tertiary qualification in science, economics, natural resource management or other relevant disciplines is highly desirable.
- Experience working with regional and rural communities is highly desirable.
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible in Victoria, 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 Sunday, 17 August 2025.
Other relevant information:
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.
