Title:  Policy Adviser

About Us

We work for the people of Victoria by helping the Government achieve its strategic objectives. We do this by supporting the Premier, the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples and the Multicultural Affairs, as well as the Cabinet. Our vision is to be recognised and respected leaders in whole-of-government policy and performance.

DPC upholds and demonstrates the values of the VPS and is the embodiment of VPS leadership. DPC’s values are adopted from the Public Administration Act 2004:

· Leadership

· Integrity

· Responsiveness

· Impartiality

· Accountability

· Respect

· Commitment to Human Rights.

The Energy, Resources and Environment Branch of the Department of Premier and Cabinet is recruiting for a highly motivated policy adviser. Our branch advises the Premier on a broad range of policy initiatives and major projects, and this role is an excellent opportunity to work in centre of the Victorian Government in high profile and challenging portfolios.

The successful applicant will be part of a team of policy advisers in a fast-moving environment and play an important policy analysis, advice and coordination role. The position sits within the area of the branch that shadows the agriculture, climate action, environment and water portfolios. It requires policy analysis and coordination experience, strong communication skills, well developed interpersonal skills, sound conceptual and analytical skills, and the ability to readily adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.  

We are committed to working flexibly to get the best from our team members, creating a positive, supportive team culture and a work environment that enables high performance. We are seeking candidates who will contribute to this positive culture, deliver successful outcomes, and be a team player within the branch. 

About you

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in policy analysis and co-ordination processes to inform the development of policies and programs within relevant portfolios.
• Strong written communications that contain necessary information to achieve their purpose, including an understanding of the audience and how written materials may be interpreted.
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills, with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, provide advice on processes and policies, and work effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound conceptual and analytical skills, strong initiative and a ‘can do’ approach to identify issues and develop appropriate solutions to solve problems and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to readily adapt to changing circumstances, accepting changed priorities without undue discomfort and embracing ambiguity, recognises the merits of different options and acts accordingly.

Desirable requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be an advantage
• Experience working on agriculture, environment, climate action or water policy

For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description here for the key selection criteria to address in application.

How to apply:
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Tuesday 9 June 2026. All applications should include:

• a resume
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Other relevant information

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.