Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1216
Would you like to contribute to policy and reforms that recentre the community's connection to waterways? Are you passionate about creating better outcomes for waterways and their lands? Are you able to evaluate problems from multiple perspectives and deliver effective solutions? If so, the Senior Policy Officer role in the Urban Waterways team may be for you.
Drawing on strong policy development and stakeholder engagement skills, this role will lead the delivery of high profile urban waterway programs including developing legislative proposals to recognise waterways as living, integrated entities with Traditional Owners as a unique voice of the living entities.
A demonstrated track record of Traditional Owner engagement, stakeholder engagement and relationship management, policy development, delivering projects on time, within budget and to a high standard is required in this role.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available until 24 December 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 Sunday, 08 March 2026.
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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