Policy Officer - Air Quality Strategy

The Environment Protection (EP) Branch has just developed a three-year strategy to deliver on its purpose to provide policy leadership on behalf of government to protect people and the environment from pollution. The EP Branch provides leadership through evidence and consultation to thoroughly understand the policy problem, and a coordinated effort with delivery partners and other stakeholders across government, community, industry, and Traditional Owners to tackle current and emerging environmental challenges.

The Victorian Government has released a comprehensive , providing policy and program priorities to reduce air pollution. The Policy Officer – Air Quality Strategy will work in a multi-disciplinary team to support the team's delivery of the Strategy's commitment to analyse options for wood heater policy reform to reduce the impact of wood smoke on people's health.

Key priorities for this role include stakeholder consultation support, undertaking procurement activity, supporting project management activities, and supporting policy development and analysis.

To be successful in this position, you will have strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills to liaise across a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will also have proven time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision as well as a flexible and responsive attitude to your work. You will also have a demonstrated interest in developing policy analysis skills.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An appropriate qualification in public policy, environmental management, science, economics, law, or equivalent is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience and / or knowledge of project management and delivery, procurement processes and/or public policy development is desirable.

This is a fixed term position available until 31 December 2023. 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.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Monday, 20 February 2023.

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the .

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. Recruitment is subject to the prospective employee confirming their vaccination status as up to date (3 doses) or providing evidence that they are medically exempt.

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