We’re seeking an experienced Policy Officer to join a collaborative government project team delivering high-impact environmental policy initiatives. This is an excellent chance for a policy professional who enjoys working on complex issues, engaging diverse stakeholders, and developing high-quality guidance and policy materials that influence decision-making at both Executive and national levels.

This contract role will play a key part in supporting the development of a national guideline for the safe management of lithium-ion batteries at end of life, contributing to better environmental outcomes across Australia. It is a contract role through to end of December.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop high-quality policy papers, guidance documents, briefing materials and communication resources for Executive and external audiences.
- Support the delivery of complex policy and regulatory projects, ensuring milestones and outcomes are achieved within agreed timeframes.
- Research, analyse and interpret legislation, policy and evidence to provide practical recommendations.




- Engage with government agencies, industry, community organisations and other stakeholders to build effective partnerships.
- Contribute to communication and engagement activities supporting policy implementation.
- Prepare reports, project documentation and advice for senior decision-makers.

You’ll bring

- Demonstrated experience developing policy, regulatory guidance or strategic projects within government or a similarly complex environment.
- Exceptional written communication skills with experience producing Executive briefs, policy papers, guidance documents and stakeholder communications.
- Qualifications in public policy, environmental science, law, planning, economics or a related discipline.
- Experience in environmental policy, waste management, contaminated land or regulatory policy.
- Knowledge of Victorian Government policy development processes or environmental regulation.

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📌 Policy Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Talent International
📍 Melbourne