Climate Science Project Officer (Environment, Climate Action and First Peoples) (Jan 2025)

About the Position

Are you keen to use your scientific knowledge to help inform robust decision making in government? 

During the first rotation as the Climate Science Project Officer, you will work in the Climate Science Team to update Victoria’s Climate Science Report, a requirement under the Climate Change Act 2017. You will work with Australia’s experts in climate science and to ensure the future climate information we provide meets user needs across government and industry to inform policy outcomes. 

The second rotation will support DEECA’s bushfire, flood and storm recovery program. The graduate will support the integration of climate adaptation, emergency management and disaster resilience research into recovery program planning and delivery. 

In the third rotation you will work in renewable energy you will develop strong research and policy skills as you work on projects that contribute to the state’s transition to renewable energy and net zero emissions, with a focus on developing large-scale renewable energy generation and storage in Victoria.

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys using their communication skills, working in collaborative team environments, using stakeholder engagement skills and undertaking project delivery.

About us:

DEECA brings together Victoria’s energy, environment, water, agriculture, forestry, resources, climate action, and emergency management functions into a single department to maximise connections between the environment, community, industry and economy.

Our challenge is to improve Victoria’s liveability with a population that is expected to almost double by 2050, while responsibly tackling climate change and protecting our natural environment, infrastructure and heritage for future generations.

The opportunity for you:

The DEECA Science Graduate Program is a two-year learning and development initiative open to recent graduates of science, natural resource management including ecology, conservation, sustainability, geoscience and geology, agriculture, urban and regional planning, computer science, engineering or related fields.

As a graduate, you'll:

• have diverse roles across the Department.
• work across metro and regional Victoria
• enjoy flexible work principles, including start times (7am-7pm) and hybrid work teams (mix of on-site and remote work).
• commence as an ongoing employee - with guaranteed job at the end of the program
• upon successful completion of the program, be reclassified to a VPS 3 salary of $74580.
• be supported with mentors and buddies
• participate in extensive learning and development - program guided and self-directed!

We recognise the significant responsibility our Department has as land and natural resource manager to support self-determination and create opportunities for Traditional Owners to care for the Country and provide opportunities to enhance First Peoples' connection to the Country. We are committed to creating a culturally safe environment, where individuals feel safe, valued and able to enable their culture, spiritual and belief systems.

Next steps:

Applications for the 2025 program open on 9 June 2024 and close 5pm Monday 10 July 2024.