Senior Policy Analyst

The Senior Policy Analyst at the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria, Australia, will design and deliver policies for the agriculture sector and rural communities, focusing on drought resilience. Responsibilities include research, strategic recommendations, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have policy project management experience and excellent communication skills. The position is flexible with hybrid work arrangements available and is fixed-term for 3 years.
Reporting to the Policy Manager, Drought and Industry Transition, the Senior Policy Analyst will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that leads the design and delivery of government policies and programs that support the agriculture industry and rural communities in building their drought and climate resilience.

The Senior Policy Analyst will be responsible for research and analysis and preparing strategic recommendations on diverse, complex and challenging policy and legislative issues, particularly around drought and how this affects Victoria's agricultural industries and rural communities. Knowledge of agriculture, drought, climate policy or other related area would be highly regarded.

The successful candidate will have experience in managing policy projects, and researching and developing policy recommendations to the Minister, departmental executive and stakeholders. They will need a solid understanding of policy concepts and an ability to apply sound policy analysis in the preparation of strategic advice.

Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills are a must. The successful candidate will be required to represent the Department in forums and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. An ability to prepare considered and concise briefings, papers, and correspondence for and on behalf of government is essential.

The successful candidate will need to display a `can-do' attitude and actively contribute to developing a culture of excellence, responsiveness and flexibility. They will be strong team players, ideally with experience in working on and managing complex policy projects.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
• A relevant tertiary degree would be well regarded, as would knowledge of agriculture, drought, climate policy or other related area.

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.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 4th May 2025.

Other relevant information:

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.

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