Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Environment
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 492
We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Policy Officer to support the Waterway Policy and Programs branch in a 12 month backfill position.
The Senior Policy Officer Regional Waterway Programs will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategies, policies, programs, and tools aimed at improving waterway health and wetland outcomes across Victoria. A key component of the role will be to oversee Victoria’s Ramsar program, ensuring Victoria continues to meet national and international obligations of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
The successful candidate will have:
Please refer to the position description for a more detailed description and contact us with any further queries.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available until 2 November 2026. 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 Tuesday, 30 September 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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