Policy Advisor

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Policy Advisor at the State Government of Victoria will develop proactive policy advice to drive climate action, circular economy initiatives, and environmental protection. You will collaborate with our department and portfolio teams to provide expert guidance to the Minister, the department's executive, and other government departments.

The role will leverage your policy analysis and engagement skills within a hybrid work arrangement at 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne, and is fixed-term

Qualifications

• Experience in policy analysis and providing policy advice.
• Experience engaging stakeholders on policy issues.
• Understanding of Victorian Government policy processes.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality policy analysis and timely advice to Minister and department executives.
• Collaborate with teams across the department and portfolio.
• Support climate action and Victoria's circular economy initiatives.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Government policy familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Policy-related qualifications

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 2329

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.

Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 05 October 2026.

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 [e-mail] .

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 .

Applications close Monday 5 October 2026 at 11.59pm