Senior Policy Officer, Supply Chain

About this role

Applications for Senior Policy Officer, Supply Chain within Offshore Wind Energy Victoria are now open. • Do you like working in fast-paced environments and taking on challenges? • Are you keen to support the development of a thriving offshore wind industry in Victoria?The Senior Policy Officer, Supply Chain plays a critical role in developing and delivering on the supply chain strategy for the successful establishment of offshore wind in Victoria. This position leads initiatives spanning policy, program, workforce, regional and industry development; collaborating across OWEV branches, other DEECA groups, Victorian Government Departments, Local Government Authorities, Commonwealth agencies and major international and domestic OEMs. The suitable candidate for this role will be experienced and capable in policy and project delivery, adept at managing ambiguity, open to learning from the experiences in international jurisdictions and familiar with local supply chain and manufacturing capabilities that support wind farm development. The team culture is dynamic, collaborative, diverse and supportive of allowing team members to work flexibly within a dynamic environment . Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications • Understanding of Australian national energy markets, systems and frameworks and familiarity with renewable energy trends are highly desirable. • Demonstrated experience leading policy initiatives and economic analysis relating to renewable energy sectors or the energy transition, in Government or the commercial sector, are highly desirable. • Formal qualifications in economics, commerce, law, or renewable energy policy and regulation are desirable. This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2027. 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. Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description , including the mandatory requirements. How to Apply: If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. Click the ‘Apply’ button and you'll be redirected to a new platform and create an account. Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 03 August 2026. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time. Other relevant information: Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History 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. An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [email protected] . We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us .