Agriculture Victoria is recruiting for a Policy Manager - Climate Change position for a short-term leave backfill role.

Reporting to the Director, Climate Change and Transition, the Policy Manager works collaboratively to set policy direction and provide strategic policy advice to the department's Ministers, executives and leadership groups on diverse, complex and challenging policy and legislative issues facing Victoria's agriculture sector, with a particular focus on climate change. The Policy Manager works as part of a leadership team to lead and develop a high performing, engaged team, fostering a culture of excellence, responsiveness and flexibility.

Managing a small, high performing team, the Policy Manager will support Agriculture Victoria and the Minister for Agriculture to deliver agriculture sector responsibilities under the Victorian Climate Action Act 2017 and related policies or projects.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An appropriate qualification in science, public policy, economics, agriculture or equivalent is desirable as well as relevant experience.
• A relevant tertiary degree would be well regarded. 

This is a fixed term position available for a period until 30 January 2026. The work location for this position is Melbourne with ability to be 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.

Applications close at midnight on Monday, 28^th July 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.