Senior Policy Advisor

Vor 4 Tagen


Melbourne, Österreich Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC Vollzeit
Senior Policy Advisor (Multiple Positions)Senior Policy Advisor (Multiple Positions)

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action - Regions, Environment, Climate Action and First Peoples

Terrific opportunities to join a vibrant team and be at the forefront in shaping circular economy policy during a time when this is a high priority on the national environmental policy agenda and substantial reforms are underway.

The Senior Policy Advisor will work within a flexible and supportive team to develop high quality, proactive policy advice to drive Victoria's circular economy. We are looking for someone with strong critical thinking and stakeholder engagement skills who can confidently prepare and present policy advice and initiate and build effective working relationships with stakeholders including other state government agencies, other jurisdictions and industry. The role will also be required to lead project management activities to deliver advice and reforms.

Join us to win the war on waste

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

  • Experience in undertaking complex policy analysis and providing high level policy advice is desirable.
  • High level knowledge, skills and experience with policy analysis and advice is desirable.
  • Experience undertaking engagement with stakeholders across government, industry and the community on complex policy issues is desirable.
  • A well-developed understanding of Victorian Government policy processes is desirable.
  • Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant field are desirable.

There are two fixed term positions available until 30 September 2025. The work location for these positions is 8 Nicholson Street East Melbourne/2 Lonsdale Street Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for these positions, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 10 July 2024.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police 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.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.

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