Policy Officer, Floodplain Policy & Strategy

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is hiring a Policy Officer for Floodplain Policy & Strategy in Australia. This role focuses on enhancing floodplain management policies and integrating flood studies into planning. Candidates should have a degree in planning or relevant experience. The position offers flexible work arrangements within Victoria, including hybrid options, and aims to support various government priorities.
This role provides a great opportunity to support the delivery of floodplain management policy activities, with a focus on improving the incorporation of flood studies into planning schemes and driving reforms to floodplain strategy to support other government priorities such as the Plan for Victoria, Victoria's Housing statement and Victoria's big build.

This role contributes to policy advice in relation to appropriate development on floodplains, in particular how it relates to the planning scheme and building regulations, and the planned review of the Victorian Floodplain Management Strategy.

You will work collaboratively with Catchment Management Authorities, Local Government, Department of Transport and Planning and Water Corporations including Melbourne Water in addressing policy issues in regard to floodplain management.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
• A degree in planning or equivalent professional experience is preferred
• An understanding of Victorian planning scheme and or Victorian Water Act is preferred

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.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 26 March 2025.

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 Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police 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.