We are looking for a creative Senior Policy Officer to join our awesome team at Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Melbourne CBD, VIC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Senior Policy Officer is a fantastic opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, leadership and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Senior Policy Officer at Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action today!

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and make a difference at the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. In the Policy & Planning Division of the Forest, Fire and Regions Group, we support environments and communities to be resilient and thrive, through advancing forest, fire and emergency management policy and planning. We offer interesting work in a dynamic environment, with a flexible and positive culture. Come and join us!

The position is part of the Fire Legislative & Regulatory Policy team, which leads strategic reform, develops legislation, policy and appropriate implementation tools. In this role, you will work collaboratively with key partners within and externally to DEECA, playing a lead role in key reforms such as the Code of Practice for Bushfire Management on Public Land and a review of fuel management legislation.

If this sounds like something you can do –we'd love to hear from you! Please reach out for a chat even if this role is not exactly what you're after – we actively scout opportunities for talent.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

- Tertiary qualification(s) in public policy, law, natural resource or environmental management or similar is desirable.

This is an ongoing position.



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 Monday, 17 April 2023.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. Recruitment is subject to the prospective employee confirming their vaccination status as up to date (3 doses) or providing evidence that they are medically exempt.

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/Recent 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 versatile options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.

For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply visit

Benefits of working as a Senior Policy Officer in Melbourne CBD, VIC:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package

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