The Senior Policy Officer leads policy development, delivery, and monitoring of high-quality partnership and engagement strategies for the development of Victoria's offshore wind industry. The Senior Policy Officer has strong communication and engagement skills and engages with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and is responsive and flexible to their needs.
The position works with Traditional Owner Corporations through the principles of self-determination to develop partnerships, enable resourcing and guide policy development. They also engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders across state and federal government departments, local government, energy agencies and external industry, research, and community stakeholders.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
* Experience in policy development.
* Demonstrated experience in working effectively with Councils, regional communities, Traditional Owner groups and Aboriginal Victorians and ability to strengthen, maintain and build relationships and partnerships is highly desirable.
* Familiarity with government processes and operations and experience in the development of policy and provision of strategic advice to government is highly desirable.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications, supported by experience in infrastructure delivery or energy transition, either within government or the private sector is desirable.
* Understanding of the Victorian and national energy transition landscape as well as regional contexts for OSW communities and Traditional Owners is desirable.
This is a fixed term position available for a period of 6 months. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne 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.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 6 August 2025.
Other relevant information:
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.