Senior Policy Adviser

DEECA; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking a Specialist in policy to join the DEECA Policy Pool. The role supports surge capacity across portfolio areas, working with diverse teams to advance key policy initiatives.

Flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements; ongoing position with pre-employment screening. Applicants must have work rights for Australia and preferably experience in public policy and energy policy.

Qualifications

• Public policy experience in a public sector context.
• Experience working with government processes and approvals.
• Energy policy exposure or related policy areas considered beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support surge capacity across portfolio areas within DEECA policy development.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to advance key policy initiatives across Victoria.

Skills

Public policy experience

Government processes

Energy policy exposure

Job description

20h ago , from Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action

An exciting policy role has become available in the DEECA Policy Pool, a team of mobile policy advisors that work across the department in a surge capacity on key policy issues. We are looking for people who want to take the next step in their career and enjoy the challenge of working across portfolio areas and teams. The Policy Pool offers a supportive, collaborative culture where you can learn from others, build your capability and accelerate your career through exposure to diverse, fast-paced policy and project opportunities.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a public policy role.
• Experience working with government processes
• Experience in at least one of the portfolio areas within DEECA would be beneficial
• Experience in energy policy would also be seen favourably

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 10 November 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 ***************@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.