Senior Water Policy Lead – Climate & Water (Hybrid)

Water and Catchments - DEECA; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Water and Catchments - DEECA in Victoria seeks a Senior Policy Officer to lead policy projects ensuring the water sharing framework meets current and future needs. You will develop evidence based policy and communicate policy rationale to Ministers and executives, using insights from technical data and stakeholder perspectives.

The role supports flexible hybrid work within Victoria, with a fixed-term appointment until 15 November 2027 and requirements for relevant pre-employment checks and work

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in science, engineering, natural resource management or other relevant disciplines that relate to climate science and/or water resources is required.
• Previous water sector experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to develop evidence based policy.
• Prepare briefings and correspondence for Ministers and executives.
• Use insights from technical information and stakeholder perspectives to develop clear policy rationale.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in science, engineering, natural resource management or other relevant disciplines that relate to climate science and/or water resources

Job description

Water and Catchments - DEECA in Victoria seeks a Senior Policy Officer to lead policy projects ensuring the water sharing framework meets current and future needs. You will develop evidence based policy and communicate policy rationale to Ministers and executives, using insights from technical data and stakeholder perspectives.

The role supports flexible hybrid work within Victoria, with a fixed-term appointment until 15 November 2027 and requirements for relevant pre-employment checks and work