Manager, Policy

3 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time

**Salary**: $138,631 - $185,518

**Grade**:VPS 6

**Occupation**:Policy

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/50930422
- The Manager, Policy is a key leadership role responsible for developing, strengthening and managing policy and regulatory reform for the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Act (VEET Act). This will include regulatory reform, program operation reforms, targets setting, consumer protections and VEET Act amendments. The role will lead the provision of authoritative, high-quality advice to the Minister and Departmental Executive on energy efficiency policy in Victoria, often under significant time constraints.
- The role involves leading a high-performing team and requires an understanding of the technical issues and solutions offered by the VEU program. The role will be required to develop and maintain critical and productive stakeholder relationships, including across the broader public service, industry, businesses, interest groups and the public.

**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**

**Mandatory**:

- Experience in researching, analysing, delivering and responding to complex regulatory policy in a Government context and translating that into the development of fit for purpose programs.
- Strong knowledge and experience in energy efficiency (as it relates to buildings, appliances, equipment or the residential or business sectors)
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to liaise and work effectively with industry representatives.
- Experience with Government processes and operations including regulatory development or delivery.

**Desirable**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications such as engineering, energy, science, energy economics, law or public policy.
- 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, 20 August 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._

- Applications close Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 7 August 2025

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