This is an opportunity to join a statewide team that supports strategic and place-based coastal hazard adaptation across Victoria.

This position applies policy expertise to support Victoria's Resilient Coast program and supports a diversity of projects across Victoria. This includes supporting land managers with adaptation planning and action, working closely with rightsholders and stakeholders including coordinating an external community of practice, project managing and contributing to delivery of technical guidance documents, and coordinating reporting on State and Federally funded grants programs.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

* Knowledge, skills and experience with policy analysis and advice in one or more of the following areas is desirable: climate change; land management; marine and coastal management. * Experience undertaking engagement with stakeholders across government, industry and the community on complex policy issues is desirable. * A well-developed understanding of Victorian Government policy processes is desirable. * Tertiary qualification(s) in science, public policy, natural resources and environmental management, law or similar.

This is a fixed term position available until 31 January 2026. 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 Wednesday, 14 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.

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.