Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 656
The Senior Policy Officer is a key strategic and innovative policy advice to develop and influence state policy with a focus on identifying and developing effective and practical pathways to decarbonise the energy sector as part of the Gas Substitution Roadmap workstream. The position works on an important and high-profile project with a dedicated group of colleagues and plays a vital role in how the energy sector can transition to meet Victoria’s emission reduction targets.
The position contributes to the strategic gas transition work program within the Electrification, Efficiency & Safety Division and provides robust policy advice, policy development, including undertaking stakeholder consultation, research and analysis and preparing submissions, ministerial briefings, and papers.
Strong inter-personal and stakeholder engagement skills and policy, research and analytic capabilities are required, together with a collaborative and engaging approach to form influential stakeholder relationships. The role liaises with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and the position is required to develop effective working relationships across the division, with other groups within the department and other government departments and external stakeholders.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available until 03 December 2027. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson St, 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.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 13 November 2025.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
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.
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