Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 942
The Senior Policy Officer will support delivery of Offshore Wind Energy Victoria’s (OWEV) legislative and regulatory reforms to support Victoria’s developing offshore wind sector. The position will coordinate and work with a diverse range of stakeholders to inform and support the development of a bespoke offshore wind regulatory framework including policy and program elements to expedite the offshore sector development in Victoria.
The Regulatory Frameworks team will have a sound understanding of relevant State and Federal legislative, policy and governance frameworks that would apply to OWEV and offshore wind activities spanning Victorian and Commonwealth jurisdictions. The team will be required to be familiar with key regulatory frameworks and instruments spanning land, planning and environmental laws and regulations, energy market laws and regulation, and public and administrative laws, frameworks, and processes.
The Senior Policy Officer will have or quickly acquire a well-developed understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks, and the ability to apply legal and policy analysis to specific regulatory issues. The role involves staying across policy and regulatory developments in relation to offshore wind, land, energy and environmental reforms in the state and national sphere, interpreting information from a range of sources, and providing analysis, and reporting on findings.
The position works in close collaboration with the Regulatory Compliance and Regulatory Engagement and Coordination teams within the branch, with other OWEV branches, and with internal and external stakeholders including government departments, energy related agencies and senior external industry, research and community stakeholders. This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The team culture is dynamic, collaborative, diverse and supportive of allowing team members to work flexibly within a fast-paced environment.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
There are 2x fixed term positions available until 30 June 2027. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, 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.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 27 January 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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