Senior Policy Officer, Ports Facilitation

Senior Policy Officer, Ports Facilitation Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC – Melbourne VIC The Senior Policy Officer, Ports Facilitation, role supports development and delivery of port infrastructure for Victoria’s offshore wind (OSW) energy program. The position sits within the Ports Facilitation team, which is part of the Infrastructure and Supply Chain Branch of Offshore Wind Energy Victoria (OWEV). The Senior Policy Officer role supports senior management on the development and delivery of port infrastructure for Victoria’s offshore wind projects. The position will play a critical role in working with port operators and offshore wind proponents to understand the needs and requirements for offshore wind port infrastructure, while maintaining probity requirements. The role will work to ensure that offshore wind ports as a piece of critical enabling infrastructure is delivered in a timely manner and meets the needs of Victoria’s offshore wind program. The position works in close collaboration with a wide spectrum of internal and external stakeholders across State Government departments, offshore wind energy port participants distributed globally, industry, education and training providers and community stakeholders. The team culture is dynamic, collaborative, diverse and supportive of allowing team members to work flexibly within a fast‑paced environment. Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications An appropriate tertiary qualification/s in environments, engineering, economics, or law is desirable. Experience in energy, or major infrastructure projects, is highly desirable. This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2027. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements available. 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. How to Apply: If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. Click the ‘Apply’ button and you'll be redirected to a new platform and create an account. Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 27 November 2025. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time. 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. 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. For more information visit applying for a role with us. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr