Principal Policy Officer

21 hours ago

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

The Principal Policy Officer provides responsive and strategic advice to identify and develop pathways to decarbonise the energy sector as part of the Victorian Government's Gas Substitution Roadmap. Operating in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and demands, the Principal Policy Officer is required to identify the short and long-term policy synergies that exist across DEECA and with other departments.

**Accountabilities**:

- Identify, analyse and provide reliable and accurate advice and options on a range of overlapping policy issues, with a particular focus on energy policy.
- Provide responsive, succinct and authoritative written and verbal advice to the Energy Group senior executive team on a range of issues, including departmental policy direction and decision-making.
- Pro-actively build and maintain effective working relationships and facilitate the flow of information across the department and with key stakeholders.
- Influence and negotiate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Contribute to the preparation of authoritative reports, papers, presentations, briefs, correspondence and speaking notes for a range of audiences.

**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**
- Relevant university / higher level qualifications are desirable in the disciplines of engineering, science and/or legal studies.

**This is a fixed term position available for a period of 24 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, 25 June 2025.**

**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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