Policy Officer

2 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

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

**Salary**: $97,955 - $111,142

**Grade**:VPS 4

**Occupation**:Policy

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

**Reference**:VG/50966840MEL
- The Policy Officer contributes to the development of high quality, proactive policy advice, working within a team to develop and implement policy reviews and recommendations that will contribute to the design and continuous improvement of the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program.
- The role will require a diverse range of skills, including the ability to research energy efficient technologies, the ability to support the development of policy options, and the ability to prepare documents to support the outline of those options.
- The role will work closely with stakeholders and within cross organisational working groups to support effective information sharing, and consideration of data, insights, trends, forecasting and modelling in order to provide sound policy advice.

**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**

**Mandatory**:

- Experience working in policy development.
- Excellent written communication skills and high attention to detail.

**Desirable**:

- Relevant tertiary qualification such as law, environmental policy, energy efficiency, environmental or energy economics or econometrics, engineering or science.
- Knowledge of fiscal policy, energy policy, or climate change 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 Thursday, 21 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 Thursday 21 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 8 August 2025

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