Senior Policy Officer, Planning

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Policy Officer, Planning to drive reform aligned with the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment Act 2023. You will design and implement new Victoria Planning Provisions and provide policy advice to senior executives.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, project governance and evidence-based approaches with a hybrid work arrangement from 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne.

Formación

• A tertiary qualification in planning, environment, natural resource management, economics, law, public policy or another relevant field is mandatory.
• Experience in developing and implementing complex planning or regulatory reforms, including drafting amendments to statutory instruments.
• Highly developed stakeholder management and teamwork skills for diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Comprehensive research and analytical skills with ability to develop innovative policy solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for reports, briefs and executive advice.

Responsabilidades

• Provide authoritative policy advice to the Minister and Executives.
• Manage complex projects within governance and timeframes.
• Engage with stakeholders including industry, local government, Traditional Owners and community groups to deliver reforms.
• Design and implement planning provisions and ensure alignment with relevant legislation.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Regulatory reform experience

Educación

Tertiary qualification in planning or related field

Descripción del empleo

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC – Melbourne VIC

The Senior Policy Officer, Planning (SPO) plays a critical role in the development and implementation of planning system reforms required to operationalise the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment Act 2023 within Victoria. This includes designing and implementing new Victoria Planning Provisions (VPPs) and associated planning practice notes, ensuring changes are legally robust, evidence-based, and aligned with the Planning and Environment Act 1987. The SPO provides authoritative policy advice to the Minister and Executives, manages complex projects within agreed governance and timeframes, and engages with stakeholders, including industry, local government, Traditional Owners and community groups, to deliver reforms that integrate earth resources regulation into Victoria’s planning framework.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in planning, environment, natural resource management, economics, law, public policy or another relevant field is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing complex planning or regulatory reforms, including drafting amendments to statutory instruments and ensuing alignment with relevant legislation such as the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
• Highly developed stakeholder management and teamwork skills with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and colleagues.
• Comprehensive research and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions to complex policy issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality reports, briefings and advice for senior executives.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 01 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.

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