Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 2277

The Senior Policy Officer, Renewable Energy contributes to Victoria's transition to renewable energy and net zero emissions, with a focus on large scale renewable energy generation and energy storage.

The position is part of a small, high performing team responsible for monitoring and reporting on Victoria's legislated renewable energy and energy storage targets.

The Senior Policy Officer brings strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support the delivery of complex policy and regulatory projects.

Additionally, the Senior Policy Officer will have sound communication skills which support the synthesis of complex technical issues into policy papers, briefs and reports to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, such as across the Department and to other Victorian government departments.

- An appropriate Tertiary qualification(s) in public policy, economics, engineering, legal or other relevant area is desired, with experience in government or a relevant energy related field being an advantage.

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

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Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History 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.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact .

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📌 Senior Policy Officer, Renewable Energy (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne