Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is Victoria's safety regulator responsible for electricity, gas and pipeline safety. Our role is to ensure that Victorian gas and electricity industries are safe and meet community expectations. We are also responsible for licensing and registering electricians, and educating the community about energy safety. Our people come from a wide range of professions with diverse skills and experience driving the success of ESV.
About the opportunity
We have a fantastic 12 month maximum-term, full-time opportunity for a Senior Policy Officer based at our Southbank office. Reporting into the Head of Regulatory Policy, you will contribute by:
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Working closely with ESV's lawyers and technical experts to deliver timely and quality regulatory policies and procedures in an environment of competing priorities and continuous change.
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Providing advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to complex and sensitive issues based on comprehensive research.
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Undertaking environmental scanning, research and analysis; and working collaboratively across ESV to identify strategic themes, trends and issues to inform regulatory policy development and advice.
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Providing strategic support to leadership in managing stakeholders through effective negotiation and influence.
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Preparing and presenting documentation about legal and technical concepts in plain English and for a variety of audiences.
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Developing and/or managing the development of training programs to support the transformation.
To be successful, you'll have:
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Experience in regulatory practice environment and managing regulatory practice projects and processes.
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Experience in policy and statutory reform, including development, research, review and formulation of policies.
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Understand the principles of safety regulation. Experience in the interpretation and application of complex legislation, regulations, standards and codes in compliance and enforcement of industry participants.
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Excellent stakeholder management skills able to manage complex and competing stakeholder needs, and identify innovative solutions to resolve issues.
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Demonstrated ability to elicit, interpret and present technical and legal issues for a variety of audiences.
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Computer literacy with a range of Microsoft suites including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, etc.
Why join us?
At Energy Safe Victoria we offer roles that enable our people to feel valued by making a meaningful contribution to the Victorian community. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive culture, and support the skills and career development of our people through regular learning, development and growth opportunities. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy we encourage, recognise and celebrate all the differences between people in their social and professional lives.
We also recognise that our success depends on our talented people, driving a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture, so our workplace policies address the lives you have outside work, as well as the lives you have while you work here. We offer a range of benefits including flexible working practices, parental leave, comprehensive health and wellbeing program, supported learning and development opportunities and access to accrued credit hours.
How to apply?
Please refer to the available position description to assess your suitability and submit your current resume and cover letter via the Apply button.
ESV will conduct relevant and required checks about applicants and the information provided with an application. Such checks will include but are not limited to:
- ESV contacting current and previous employer(s) to substantiate employment history, past conduct and performance is required.
- A satisfactory National Police Check will be required (for all non-ESV employees).
Please note that the location for this opportunity may temporarily be working from home due to the current pandemic.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Renee Coles on Renee.Coles@energysafe.vic.gov.au