Policy Officer (Biodiversity)

Are you passionate about shaping policy that protects and enhances Victoria’s unique biodiversity? Join our Strategic Biodiversity Policy team as a Policy Officer and play a key role in delivering meaningful environmental outcomes.

In this role, you’ll support the development of high-quality policy advice and documentation that contributes to strategic biodiversity priorities. You’ll work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders to progress evidence-based policy and deliver agreed actions.

About you:
You’re a motivated and organised professional with strong writing skills and attention to detail. You enjoy working collaboratively, building relationships across teams and with stakeholders, and bringing together evidence to support practical policy outcomes. You’re proactive, adaptable and comfortable managing competing priorities, with confidence using the Microsoft Office suite to deliver accurate, high-quality work.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Understanding of Victorian Government policy processes is desired.
• Tertiary qualification(s) or experience in policy or a relevant field is desired.

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:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 18 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.