Water Policy Lead — Climate Resilience (Hybrid)

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Flexible working arrangements

Job sharing

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria seeks a Senior Policy Officer to lead policy projects ensuring the water sharing framework meets present and future needs. You will develop evidence-based policy to support the water sector and communities, focusing on resilience to climate variability and energy transition.

The role requires strong thinking, problem solving, and clear communication for briefing Ministers and executives, leveraging technical insights and diverse

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to develop evidence-based policy to support Victoria’s water sector and communities.
• Prepare briefings and correspondence for Ministers and executives using technical insights and stakeholder perspectives.

Skills

Policy development

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Water resources/climate science degree

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria seeks a Senior Policy Officer to lead policy projects ensuring the water sharing framework meets present and future needs. You will develop evidence-based policy to support the water sector and communities, focusing on resilience to climate variability and energy transition.

The role requires strong thinking, problem solving, and clear communication for briefing Ministers and executives, leveraging technical insights and diverse