Policy Officer (Biodiversity)

Are you a policy professional ready to do work that genuinely matters? The regulatory policy and tools team within the biodiversity policy branch is looking for a motivated person to join our close-knit team. 

You will build your skills by contributing to and leading aspects of policy advice, working with experienced senior policy staff, and building your professional networks across government.

The regulatory policy and tools team delivers high‑quality policy advice and maintains the regulatory frameworks that guide wildlife and biodiversity management across Victoria.

Our areas of responsibility are diverse and high profile. Examples of work we deliver are: the Victorian koala management strategy, the kangaroo harvest management plan, protection of threatened species during duck hunting and reform to regulatory policy settings for biodiversity.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who is flexible and adaptable, and ready to contribute to this exciting policy space.   You will use your policy skills daily to critically evaluate and present evidence, apply systems thinking, work with stakeholders and craft important policy documents. 

We welcome applications from people at different stages of their careers and from a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds. What matters most is your ability to think critically, engage constructively and work collaboratively to deliver projects.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking policy analysis and providing policy advice, including knowledge, skills and experience with environmental policy and regulation.
• An understanding of Victorian Government policy processes is desirable.
• An understanding of legislative and regulation making processes is desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria 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:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. 

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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 14 May 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

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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.

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. For more information visit applying for a role with us.