Title:  Senior Policy Officer

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities by bringing together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in one department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all. We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive workplace.

Housing, Building and Land Delivery drives balanced urban growth by delivering zoned land for housing, jobs and infrastructure in State-led areas, a pipeline of government-owned land for development, and an improved building system.

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.  

About the Role

The role is fixed term full time until 1 March 2027.

The Senior Policy Officer will lead key work as part of a high performing team responsible for supporting building and plumbing industries ahead of new building electrification requirements commencing in 2027. Under the new Building Electrification Regulations, all new residential and most new commercial buildings must be built as all-electric, and existing gas hot water systems in residential buildings must be replaced with electric appliances at end-of-life. This position will lead on all implementation activity associated with the Building Electrification Regulations, including supporting the development of guidance material, and supporting ongoing monitoring and evaluation. This position is expected to be able to operate independently as required.

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Key Selection Criteria

The succcessful candidates must demonstrate strong influence and persuasion skills, gaining agreement to ideas and building support through indirect influence and expert input. They effectively design and develop policy by clearly defining problems, setting objectives, and aligning recommendations with strategic priorities and community needs. Their critical thinking and problem-solving approach addresses recurring issues, integrates solutions into processes, and delivers measurable business outcomes. Additionally, they translate strategies into well-governed projects, defining success measures and managing risks to maximize successful delivery. 

Position accountabilities

• Proactively lead, manage, or contribute as part of a team to develop, review and evaluate complex and innovative regulatory options, including projects that deliver the government’s priorities. 
• Provide authoritative, timely, accurate and evidence-based advice for Ministers and the Department’s executive management on complex issues and suggested solutions and develop innovative policy options that are supported by advice, which is factual, accurate and suitable for its audience.  
• Contribute to the development of policy initiatives that deliver the government’s priorities for the building, plumbing and architecture industries in Victoria, ensuring policy and regulatory advice is delivered in a timely manner and is effective in achieving the required outcome. 
• Undertake research and prepare timely and high-quality submissions, reports and briefs, regulations, and discussion papers with supporting documentation on complex and sensitive matters, demonstrating a detailed understanding of the policy, political and legal context. 

Qualifications and Experience

• A tertiary qualification in law, public policy, economics or a related discipline (desirable).
• Experience in the development and amendment of legislation and/or regulations in a State or Commonwealth public service setting is (desirable)

Culture Value

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.

What we offer

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 11th of December 2025.

For further information, please contact Joana Correia, Manager Modern Buildings Strategy via email joana.correia@transport.vic.gov.au.

If you encounter any issues, refer to our  Quick Reference Guide  for step-by-step instructions.

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