Policy Officer - Melbourne, Australia - Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

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Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | CBD

Job type:
Full time / Until 30 June 2024

Organisation:
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Salary:
$91,418 - $103,725

Occupation:
Policy

Reference:
VG/ B

The Policy Officer is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Emergency Management Reform team in DEECA's Fire, Forests and Regions Group.

The team is responsible for developing a strategic roadmap to ensure DEECA can deliver on its emergency management responsibilities into the future.

As a Policy Officer, you will support the design and delivery of projects and advice to identify the capability, capacity and arrangements DEECA needs spanning mitigation, preparedness, response, relief and recovery across a range of hazards.

The position involves working across a range of projects in partnership with department stakeholders including designing and delivering stakeholder engagement workshops, developing briefings and policy advice, and recommending policy options to achieve DEECA's policy and planning objectives.

To be successful in the role, you will have strong policy and strategic planning skills, be a self-motivated and creative thinker who can identify opportunities for continuous improvement and have experience maintaining stakeholder relationships.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

Tertiary qualification(s) in public policy, business, emergency management, environmental management or similar is desirable.

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2024. 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.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 12 September 2023.**
Other relevant information: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.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave._