Policy & Strategy Manager (Hybrid) — Energy & Climate Action

Corporate Services - DEECA; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manager - Policy and Strategy, Office of the Secretary, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) will lead a small team to provide policy and strategy advice to the Secretary and support engagement with ministers and stakeholders to deliver optimal outcomes for DEECA portfolios. The work location is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid arrangements.

You will deliver high‑quality strategic policy products in various formats (including PowerPoint), exercise

Qualifications

• Experience delivering strategic policy products in various formats for diverse audiences.
• Excellent relationship management and influencing skills.
• Deep understanding of government decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of priority strategic policy advice and projects for the Office of the Secretary.
• Support the Secretary's engagement with ministers and stakeholders to deliver outcomes for DEECA.
• Foster collaboration and strategic thinking within the Office of the Secretary.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

PowerPoint / Presentation skills

Government decision-making knowledge

Education

Public policy/public administration qualification

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Manager - Policy and Strategy, Office of the Secretary, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) will lead a small team to provide policy and strategy advice to the Secretary and support engagement with ministers and stakeholders to deliver optimal outcomes for DEECA portfolios. The work location is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid arrangements.

You will deliver high‑quality strategic policy products in various formats (including PowerPoint), exercise