Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Location not specified
Reference: 2002
The Senior Policy Officer, Legal and Regulatory Policy Review (Victorian Energy Upgrades – VEU Review) supports a program of work as part of the Legal and Regulatory Policy Review team undertaking a strategic review of the Victorian Energy Upgrades program (the Review). The team sits within the Strategic Review (VEU) Branch in Solar Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), and their program of work involves a holistic review of the legislative framework and regulatory powers available to Government, the Minister, and the program’s regulator. The team will provide recommendations to Government on reforms to the legal and regulatory policy framework, including any changes to its’ associated regulations.
The Review will focus on ensuring the program is fit for the future and enables electrification of Victorian homes and businesses at scale. The team will undertake extensive policy analysis and provide advice to senior leaders and the Minister on options for legal and regulatory policy reform to the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Act 2007 (VEET Act) and its associated regulations, and program terms and conditions. The role will support legal policy and regulatory policy review. Knowledge of energy efficiency schemes and/or energy policy would be desirable. Experience working within a legal or regulatory setting or state or federal regulator would be highly regarded for this role. This legal and regulatory policy role will work closely with DEECA’s Legal and Legislation Division, and with other officers in key stakeholder organisations to provide strategic advice on the design and any reforms to legal and regulatory policy frameworks to support the effective delivery of the VEU Program’s objectives.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
Mandatory:
• Demonstrated ability to provide policy advice on legislative and regulatory matters within a public policy or program setting, including on complex issues with minimal supervision.
Desirable:
• Experience in a Victorian regulator or broader general in-house government legal policy role or regulatory setting is strongly desirable.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications such as law, energy, or public policy.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency as it relates to energy efficiency certificate markets is desirable.
This is a fixed term position available until 01 March 2027. The successful candidate can select a base of either our Melbourne or Morwell office, hybrid work arrangements are also 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, 06 July 2026.
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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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