Senior Policy Officer

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Policy Officer works as part of the Regulatory Implementation team to proactively support delivery of appropriate commercial and governance arrangements that faciliate the delivery of Victoria’s first offshore wind auction and the integration of Victorian offshore wind generation projects into the National Electricity Market (NEM).

The Regulatory Implementation team sits within the Regulatory Frameworks and Implementation Branch and is responsible for leading and delivering suitable

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in law or related field is desirable.
• Experience with Victorian/national energy markets and offshore wind projects is highly desirable.
• Experience in public administration, intergovernmental relations, commercial agreements or negotiations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of commercial and governance arrangements for Victoria's offshore wind auction.
• Draft and finalise agreements with proponents and offshore wind infrastructure providers.
• Coordinate with Regulatory Implementation, Compliance and Market Integration teams.
• Assist with tender evaluation phases and related procurement processes.

Skills

Legal/commercial analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualification in law (desirable)

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 2595

The Senior Policy Officer works as part of the Regulatory Implementation team to proactively support delivery of appropriate commercial and governance arrangements that faciliate the delivery of Victoria’s first offshore wind auction and the integration of Victorian offshore wind generation projects into the National Electricity Market (NEM) including through schemes such as the proposed Electricity Services Entry Mechanism (ESEM) scheme.

The Regulatory Implementation team sits within the Regulatory Frameworks and Implementation Branch and is responsible for leading and delivering suitable agreements between Victoria and relevant NEM bodies in accordance with applicable constitutional, legal and governance, and commercial requirements in close coordination with the Regulatory Compliance team and with the Market Integration Branch.

The team is also responsible for assisting with the delivery of Victoria’s first auction by the Investment and Sector Development Branch including through the Request for Proposal and tender evaluation phase and in drafting and finalising any necessary agreements with proponents and with other offshore wind related infrastructure providers such as transmission and ports.

This role primarily requires legal or commercial analytical and advisory skills combined with strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven experience working as a flexible team member with the ability to undertake project management and stakeholder coordination is also required.

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in law with previous private or government practice experience is highly desirable. Note: this role does not require the candidate to currently have or to obtain a legal practising certificate.
• Experience and understanding of Victorian and/or national energy markets, major energy infrastructure projects including familiarity with offshore wind and renewable energy trends is highly desirable.
• Qualifications and/or experience in any of public administration, intergovernmental relations, commercial agreements and negotiations, economics are desirable.

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 Thursday, 12 November 2026.

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 Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11.59pm