Senior Policy Officer

Reporting to the Wholesale Markets and Energy Transition Strategy branch, the Senior Policy Officer will work in the Wholesale Markets and Security team to develop and implement policy and regulatory reforms that support the Victorian Government’s objectives for safe, affordable, secure, reliable and sustainable energy. The role will have a strong focus on gas market policy, infrastructure and security of supply, while also contributing to electricity market and broader energy security priorities as required.

The Senior Policy Officer will lead and support complex work across gas transmission, market regulation and infrastructure development. This may include supporting legislation reform and preparing associated advice, analysing gas supply, infrastructure, and pricing proposals, and advising on emerging Victorian and east coast gas market issues. The role will support Victoria's contribution to the implementation of the National Electricity Market (NEM) wholesale market settings review. The role will also monitor and respond to developments from national market bodies and regulators, including the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC), Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). 

The role requires a highly motivated person who can provide timely, evidence-based and strategic policy advice to the Minister for Energy and Resources and senior executives. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with technical, commercial and regulatory material, managing competing priorities and translating complex issues into clear and succinct briefs and presentations.

Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. Experience with the gas market, government policy or regulation environment would be advantageous. The Senior Policy Officer must also build productive and trusted relationships with national energy market bodies, regulators, industry participants, across government agencies and other jurisdictions to progress complex and often time-critical priorities.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification(s) in engineering, science, law, economics, public policy, or similar (desirable)
• Experience with the structure of government and its decision-making processes (required)
• Experience in energy policy (desirable)

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 3 years. 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 Wednesday, 21 October 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.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process. 

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace.  If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.  For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.