Senior Policy Advisor

Job Description
Location: Negotiable

Job type: Full time / Until 30 September 2025

Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Salary: $+5,102 - $107,+05

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/50+61872A/

Use your high level policy skills to help Victoria achieve a net zero emissions, climate-resilient and circular economy

The Climate Action and Circular Economy Division is seeking a number of policy professionals to develop high quality, proactive and timely policy advice to drive climate action and build Victoria's circular economy. You will have the opportunity to drive forward the Victorian Government's ambitious climate action and circular economy agenda while working in a supportive and high performing division within DEECA.

There are a range of policy positions across a number of climate action and circular economy branches including in net zero policy, adaptation policy, government climate action, and circular economy policy teams.

To be successful in this position you will have demonstrated skills to effectively formulate and communicate public policy options and recommendations. You will have proven ability to think critically and communicate in a clear and impactful way. You will have a flexible and responsive attitude to your work.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

Experience in undertaking complex policy analysis and providing high level policy advice is desirable

High level knowledge, skills and experience with policy analysis and advice is desirable
Experience undertaking engagement with stakeholders across government, industry and the community on complex policy issues is desirable
A well-developed understanding of Victorian Government policy processes is desirable
Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant field are desirable.
This is a fixed term position available until 30 September 2025. 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 Sunday, 15 September 2024.

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.