Senior Policy Adviser

Resources; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DEECA in Victoria is seeking policy professionals to join the Policy Pool in a surge capacity, working across departments on key policy issues.

We value collaboration, flexibility, and the ability to work across portfolio areas. This ongoing position offers hybrid work arrangements within Victoria and opportunities to accelerate your policy career.

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter illustrating relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a public policy role.
• Economic policy experience would be beneficial, but not compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Work across portfolio areas and teams in a surge capacity.
• Contribute to fast-paced policy and project opportunities.

Skills

Public policy experience

Economics policy knowledge

Job description

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.
• Economic policy experience would be beneficial, but not compulsory.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria 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.

Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

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 Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11.59pm