Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Flexible
Reference: VG/50930814A
Rural Water Policy is a dynamic, outcomes-driven, and supportive team with the Water and Catchments Group, with a great workplace culture and who value collaboration, creativity and service excellence.
The team works across a variety of rural water management challenges and opportunities, including those related to socio-economic shifts in irrigated agricultural communities, sustainable water use practices and planning, intersections with renewable energy investment, and other complex and unique policy issues.
A key focus for this Senior Policy Officer position is to provide advice and analysis from a sustainable irrigated agricultural perspective to support implementation of high-profile water policy initiatives such as the Murray Darling Basin Plan, Sustainable Water Strategies, and land and water management plans.
There will be an opportunity in this role to help set the future strategic priorities of the Rural Water Policy team and to engage with other elements of the team's diverse work program as well as broader water sector intersections.
The role is suited to a highly motivated individual who is outcomes driven and able to form and maintain collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
The successful candidate will also be able to:
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria 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 Sunday, 17th August 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.