Team Leader - Integration

Do you enjoy operating outside silos, and thinking strategically about policy implications? Communicate proactively and collaboratively? Have strong attention to detail and time management skills?

This influential position is part of a friendly and dynamic team in the Office of the Deputy Secretary, Energy. It supports high-profile and varied governance tasks, coordination activities, and stakeholder consultation to lead and assist in the development of integrated energy policy, and to influence other whole-of-government priorities.

This role will:

• Provide support to the Minister and senior executives on interdepartmental or inter-governmental policy development and processes, including coordination of government responses, and synthesising advice and feedback.
• Draft and coordinate general Energy advice and information, in briefings, presentations, and annotated agendas, for audiences including Ministers, DEECA Executives and other parts of government.
• Provide strategic advice and secretariat support for a range of critical internal energy governance forums, including liaising with senior internal stakeholders.
• Support integrated policy development and coordination of advice across Energy Group and DEECA. Proactively identify linkages between initiatives and opportunities, and prompt action to realise mutual benefits.
• Build and maintain productive networks within DEECA to generate intelligence and expedite coordinated responses to requests from senior executives and Minister, as required.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An appropriate tertiary qualification for working in public policy and/or governance would be desirable.
• Experience in interpreting energy policy and programs, or the energy sector, would be beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience or understanding of government processes are essential.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 24 Months. 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 Tuesday, 30 December 2025.

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.

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.