Passionate about driving meaningful change in water policy?

The Senior Policy Officer is part of a dynamic team shaping Victoria's water-sharing framework for current and future generations. In this role, you'll lead projects including to improve Traditional Owner water access, using creative problem-solving and strong communication skills to influence policy and collaborate with stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading policy initiatives to address barriers to Traditional Owners accessing and owning water.
• Engaging with government, industry, and stakeholders to develop solutions.
• Applying water resource/entitlement knowledge to identify gaps and improvements to policy and legislation.
• Managing projects and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

We're looking for a proactive, analytical thinker with policy experience, stakeholder management skills, and a commitment to cultural safety. If you enjoy tackling complex issues and working collaboratively to drive meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you!

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A strong understanding of water resource management and Victoria's water entitlements and allocation framework is required.
• Demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge of Aboriginal culture and contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal Victorians today to deliver culturally informed government policies and services is strongly 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 Sunday, 27 April 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.

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.