Senior Policy Officer

Energy Group - DEECA; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

The Senior Policy Officer at Energy Group - DEECA contributes to offshore wind regulatory reforms for Victoria, coordinating with diverse stakeholders to inform a bespoke regulatory framework spanning Victorian and Commonwealth jurisdictions.

You will monitor policy developments, apply legal, policy and economic analysis to regulatory issues, and report findings, collaborating with Regulatory Compliance and Engagement teams and external agencies in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in law, economics, regulatory or public policy is desirable.
• Experience or familiarity with energy, environment, biodiversity, land or native title policy is desirable.
• Understanding of renewable energy policy in Victoria and Australia is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to offshore wind regulatory reforms and inform bespoke regulatory framework developments across Victorian and Commonwealth jurisdictions.
• Monitor policy and regulatory developments in energy, land and environmental reforms and provide analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Compliance and Engagement teams and external stakeholders to secure support for reforms.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in law/economics/regulatory/public policy

Energy/environment policy background

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

The Senior Policy Officer contributes to the delivery of Offshore Wind Energy Victoria's (OWEV) legislative and regulatory reforms to support Victoria's developing offshore wind sector. The position coordinates and works with a diverse range of stakeholders to inform and support the development of a bespoke offshore wind regulatory framework including policy and program elements to expedite the offshore sector development in Victoria.

The Regulatory Frameworks team has a sound understanding of relevant State and Federal legislative, policy and governance frameworks that would apply to OWEV and offshore wind activities spanning Victorian and Commonwealth jurisdictions. The team is required to be familiar with key regulatory frameworks and instruments spanning land, planning and environmental laws and regulations, native title and cultural heritage laws, energy market laws and regulation, and public and administrative laws, frameworks, and processes.

The Senior Policy Officer quickly acquires a well-developed understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks, and applies legal, policy and/or economic framework analysis to specific regulatory issues. The role involves monitoring policy and regulatory developments in relation to offshore wind, land, energy and environmental reforms in the state and national sphere, interpreting information from a range of sources, and providing analysis, and reporting on findings.

The position works in close collaboration with the Regulatory Compliance and Regulatory Engagement and Coordination teams within the branch, with other OWEV branches, and with internal and external stakeholders including government departments, energy related agencies and senior external industry, research and community stakeholders. This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to proactively build relationships with stakeholders to secure support for the reforms.

The team culture is dynamic, collaborative, diverse and supportive of allowing team members to work flexibly within a fast-paced environment.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in any of law, economics, regulatory and public policy is highly desirable.
• Qualifications in or professional experience with energy, environment, biodiversity, land, planning or native title and cultural heritage is desirable.
• Understanding of the technical and policy opportunities for renewable energy in Victoria and Australia, and related energy policy and the Victorian and/or national energy markets is desirable.

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2028. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, 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.

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