3 X Energy Policy Graduate - Energy Group (Feb 2026)

About the PositionKickstart Your Career in Energy Policy and Innovation – 2026 Science Graduate ProgramYou will gain experience in developing energy policy and / or regulatory reform, hands-on work in a regional office and program delivery.

Stakeholder engagement will be a strong focus of all three placements.Are you a science graduate passionate about tackling climate change and driving Victoria's transition to a net-zero emissions future?

Join the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) as an Energy Graduate and help shape policy, support innovation, and deliver real-world energy projects that make a difference.We're offering three unique graduate opportunities as part of the 2026 Science Graduate Program in the Energy Group.

Each role provides three diverse rotations across teams within DEECA's Energy Group, giving you hands-on experience in policy development, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale project delivery.Roles available : Graduate Policy Officer – Sustainable Transport (Energy, Energy Transition and Strategy (ETS)) Location : All Melbourne CBDGraduate Officer (Innovation, Commercial & Investment Attraction Division, Energy Group)- (Energy - Innovation Commercial and Investment Attraction (ICIA)) Location : All Melbourne CBDEnergy Policy Graduate (Energy - Electrification, Efficiency and Safety (EES)) Location : All Melbourne CBDThese roles are perfect for graduates who : Are curious, collaborative, and passionate about solving complex challengesHave strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skillsAre ready to contribute to Victoria's clean energy transitionTo be eligible, you must hold a degree in science, engineering, environment, chemistry, physics, climate science, economics, or a related field.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 Victoriaenjoy flexible work principles, including start times (7am-7pm) and hybrid work teams (mix of on-site and remote work).be supported with mentors and buddiesparticipate 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 6 June 2025 and close 11 : 59pm 9 July 2025.

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