Policy Advisor, Climate Action

4 months ago

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

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Until 30 September 2025

Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

**Salary**: $95,102 - $107,905

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/50963879A/

**Use your policy and data analysis skills to help Victoria reach net zero emissions.**

The Climate Action Strategy branch is seeking a policy professional to analyse data and modelling on Victoria's emissions and emissions reduction opportunities. This position will provide you with the opportunity to help drive forward the Victorian Government's ambitious climate action agenda and deliver the next stage of Victoria's transition to net zero emissions.

You will be an integral part of the team that is developing long-term emissions reduction planning, Victoria's next climate action strategy, and providing advice on Victoria's climate action targets.

To be successful in this position you will have demonstrated skills to use data to support the development of high-quality policy advice. You will have proven ability to think critically and communicate in a clear and impactful way. You will have a flexible and responsive attitude to your work.

**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**
- Experience in undertaking policy analysis and providing policy advice is desirable.
- Knowledge of climate change including greenhouse gas emissions analysis is desirable.
- An understanding of Victorian Government policy processes is desirable.
- Tertiary qualification(s) including post-graduate qualification(s) in the physical or social sciences, engineering, natural resource management, data science, mathematics, statistics, business analysis, humanities or a related field is desirable.

**This is a fixed term position available until 30 September 2025. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria 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 Monday, 09 September 2024.**

**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._

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