The Senior Policy Officer, Legal and Regulatory Policy Review (Victorian Energy Upgrades – VEU Review) supports a program of work as part of the Legal and Regulatory Policy Review team undertaking a strategic review of the Victorian Energy Upgrades program (the Review). The team sits within the Strategic Review (VEU) Branch in Solar Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), and their program of work involves a holistic review of the legislative framework and regulatory powers available to Government, the Minister, and the program's regulator. The team will provide recommendations to Government on reforms to the legal and regulatory policy framework, including any changes to its' associated regulations.

The Review will focus on ensuring the program is fit for the future and enables electrification of Victorian homes and businesses at scale. The team will undertake extensive policy analysis and provide advice to senior leaders and the Minister on options for legal and regulatory policy reform to the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Act 2007 (VEET Act) and its associated regulations, and program terms and conditions.  The role will support legal policy and regulatory policy review. Knowledge of energy efficiency schemes and/or energy policy would be desirable. Experience working within a legal or regulatory setting or state or federal regulator would be highly regarded for this role. This legal and regulatory policy role will work closely with DEECA's Legal and Legislation Division, and with other officers in key stakeholder organisations to provide strategic advice on the design and any reforms to legal and regulatory policy frameworks to support the effective delivery of the VEU Program's objectives.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

Mandatory:

• Demonstrated ability to provide policy advice on legislative and regulatory matters within a public policy or program setting, including on complex issues with minimal supervision.

Desirable:

• Experience in a Victorian regulator or broader general in-house government legal policy role or regulatory setting is strongly desirable.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications such as law, energy, or public policy.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency as it relates to energy efficiency certificate markets is desirable.

There are two fixed term positions available until 30 June 2026. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD or Morwell 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 Tuesday, 08 October 2024.  

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.