Energy Networks Policy Officer — Hybrid

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Melbourne seeks a Policy Officer, Networks Policy, to support policy advice and delivery of energy projects within the Energy Group.

You will contribute to policy development for electricity distribution networks, including reform of regulatory frameworks in Victoria, and support projects on electrification and network adaption, regulatory reviews, and major infra changes.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification(s) in engineering, energy, science, law, economics, public policy, or similar is desirable.
• Experience with Government processes and operations in policy development and reform is desirable.

Responsibilities

• The Policy Officer, Networks Policy, contributes to networks policy advice and supports the delivery of projects within the Energy Group.
• The position sits within the Networks Policy team and contributes to the development of policy for electricity distribution networks, including the reform of regulatory frameworks as they apply to Victoria.
• This includes supporting a range of projects focused on unlocking delivery and efficient use of electricity distribution networks in Victoria.
• Areas of reform may include electrification and the ongoing adaption of energy networks, advice on regulatory reviews and major network infrastructure projects, access arrangements for network service providers, and other network related National Electricity Rule changes, both nationally and in Victoria.

Skills

Government policy experience

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (engineering, energy, science, law, economics, public policy)

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Melbourne seeks a Policy Officer, Networks Policy, to support policy advice and delivery of energy projects within the Energy Group.

You will contribute to policy development for electricity distribution networks, including reform of regulatory frameworks in Victoria, and support projects on electrification and network adaption, regulatory reviews, and major infra changes.