Senior Policy Officer, Scorecard

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The Senior Policy Officer undertakes a key role in the delivery of the Residential Efficiency Scorecard, a national program to improve the energy performance of existing homes through a star rating. The role is responsible for leading a range of activities including the design and delivery of projects that support program uptake nationally and the management of relationships with various jurisdictional and external stakeholders including Scorecard assessors. The role requires the ability to understand, engage with and communicate the benefits of the Residential Efficiency Scorecard to a variety of audiences, and may be required to represent the Department in various meetings and forums.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

  • An appropriate tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience in residential energy efficiency or a related sector is desirable.
  • Demonstrated experience in program delivery including project management, quality assurance and stakeholder management is desirable

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2026. 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.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 09 September 2025.
Other Relevant Information
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

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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