Principal Policy Analyst

1 week ago


Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Full time

The Principal Policy Analyst leads strategic, economic and eneregy market analysis to inform policy development that contribute to the state's transition to renewable energy and net zero emissions, with a focus on developing large-scale renewable energy generation and energy storage in Victoria.

This position plays an important role in leading policy design to ensure the achivement of Victoria's renewable energy and energy storage targets.

The Principal Policy Analyst has strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop well-considered and fit-for-purpose policies and action plans. The position leads complex policy projects including providing accurate and authoritative advice to senior decision makers. Background in energy market analysis and/or commercial transaction is highly desireable.

The position requires high-level communication skills to explain complex and interconnected issues and synthesise these into policy papers, briefs and reports.

The Principal Policy Analyst demonstrates exceptional inter-personal and stakeholder management skills and liaises with and establishes effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including across the Energy Group, the department, and other government departments.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

  • An appropriate tertiary qualification/s in public policy, economics, engineering, law, science, or an energy related field.
  • Knowledge and experience in energy markets and/or commercial transaction is desirable.
This is a fixed term position available for a period of 36 months. The work location for this position is 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 Tuesday, 28 February 2023.

Other relevant information:

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.



  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions Full time

    Salary: $91,418 to $103,725 (Plus Superannuation) Fixed term role (12 months) Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available) Usual work location: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)Reporting to the Principal Advisor Governance, the Policy Analyst Governance, is primarily responsible for planning and executing DJSIR's role...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Full time

    About the organisationThe Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) is an independent statutory authority which regulates Victoria's gambling industry. The organisation licenses, informs and educates, monitors and enforces the gambling industry through a risk-based approach to regulation. Underpinned by its values of "work together, act with...

  • Principal Analyst

    1 week ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Education Full time

    Principal Analyst - Fixed Term - Full TimeAll VSBA staff have a shared responsibility to meet the same service standards outlined in the VSBA Customer Service Charter. Our goal is to make every interaction with the VSBA a positive one for our customers, colleagues and key partners regardless of our individual role or team.The purpose of this role is to lead...

  • Principal Analyst

    1 week ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Health Full time

    ***: The Principal Support Analyst is an experienced and specialist resource within the Department's Families portfolio reporting into the Program Manager.Accountabilities Employ appropriate maintenance, support and incident management processes and procedures. Provide timely communication to users on the status of their service requests and incidents....

  • Policy Analyst

    1 week ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Full time

    We are looking for an energetic team player to support Agriculture Policy and Programs deliver several high priority climate change policy projects aimed at reducing emissions, leveraging industry action and increasing national coordination in the agriculture sector. This is a great opportunity for someone with climate change policy and agriculture industry...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time

    About us The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time

    About usThe Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time

    About us The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Health Full time

    ***: The Principal Policy and Engagement Officer will form part of a team that is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring a new International Recruitment Program. The program aims to boost the Victorian healthcare workforce by supporting both Australian healthcare workers living abroad to return home and international healthcare workers who...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Health Full time

    ***: The Principal Policy and Engagement Officer will form part of a team that is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring a new International Recruitment Program. The program aims to boost the Victorian healthcare workforce by supporting both Australian healthcare workers living abroad to return home and international healthcare workers who...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Health Full time

    About the role: The Principal Policy Adviser (PPA) is a leadership role in the newly established AOD System Planning team, and will drive system planning, including financial and operational sustainability of the AOD system.The role will engage extensively in detailed and authentic co-design and collaboration with a large range of internal and external...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

    THE ROLEThe Principal Policy Officer - budget and contracts will provide strong leadership and expert budget and contract management advice with a strong focus on budget management across key contracted services across a range of programs including for the From Homelessness to a Home (H2H) and Homes for Families (H4F) programs in Homes...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time

    About usThe Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

    About the Business UnitThrough its Regulation and Dispute Services Group, the Department of Government Services ('the department') leads regulatory functions across the Consumer Affairs portfolio.The Regulation and Dispute Services portfolio interacts with a number of other government portfolios and impacts on everyday Victorians, a range of industries and a...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

    Exciting VPS month fixed term position available to support strategic policy reform projects with a cross justice system focus Utilise your strong policy development and stakeholder engagement skills Contribute to a dynamic and busy teamAbout usThe Courts, Civil and Criminal Law (CCCL) group supports the Attorney-General to deliver criminal and civil law...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Transport Full time

    Aboriginal Self-Determination and Reform BranchThe Aboriginal Self-Determination and Reform Division (ASDR) provides leadership, culturally sound advice, and strategic direction to guide and empower staff to genuinely partner and meaningfully engage with Victorian Traditional Owners and Victorian Aboriginal communities. The ASDR Branch's primary...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Health Full time

    About the role:The Principal Policy Adviser works within a team supporting the Manager, Reform Implementation Unit 1, to lead work related to the harm reduction portfolio.Day to day tasks include leading projects, providing policy advice, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and leading planning and commissioning activities. The role involves developing...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

    THE ROLEThe Principal Project and Policy Officer support the development and implementation of the Social Services Regulator, due to move to full implementation in 2024. Working closely with policy areas and supported by knowledge from regulatory staff of the current Human Services Regulator, the position will take a lead role in operationalising the...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Health Full time

    About the role:The Planned Care Recovery and Reform Program is responsible for continuing to drive best practice across the planned patient journey. This cuts across both co-design and delivery of system reform through to system governance and accountability, underpinned by a focus on equity and priority populations (such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Education Full time

    VICTORIAN SKILLS AUTHORITY OPPORTUNITYDo you have strong conceptual, analytical and communication skills?Are you passionate about the enabling role played by the vocational education system in improving economic outcomes for Victorian individuals, employers and communities?The role will have responsibility for one or more of the key strategic projects for...