Policy Advisor

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Melbourne seeks a Policy Advisor to develop high quality, proactive policy advice to drive climate action, build Victoria's circular economy and support environment protection. The role involves collaborating with teams across the department to provide expert, timely policy guidance to the Minister and the department’s executive.

This fixed-term position is located at 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking policy analysis and providing policy advice is desirable.
• Experience undertaking engagement with stakeholders on policy issues is desirable.
• An understanding of Victorian Government policy processes is desirable.
• Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant field are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop high quality policy advice to drive climate action and support environment protection.
• Collaborate with teams across the department to provide authoritative and timely policy guidance to the Minister and executives.

Skills

Policy analysis

Policy advice

Stakeholder engagement

Government policy processes

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC – Melbourne VIC

The Policy Advisor will support the development of high quality, proactive policy advice to drive climate action, build Victoria's circular economy and support environment protection. The Policy Advisor will work within a team and collaborate with other teams across the department and portfolio, toprovideexpert, authoritative and timely policy advice to the Minister, the department’s executive and other government departments.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking policy analysis and providing policy advice is desirable.
• Experience undertaking engagement with stakeholders on policy issues is desirable.
• An 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 June 2027. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne 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.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Other relevant information

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History 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.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.