Resources Planner (Forestry and Resources) (Jan 2025)

About the position

The Resources Branch is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic graduate to work within Earth Resources Policy and Programs (ERPP) unit.  This position will also offer placements in the Earth Resources Regulation and Renewable Energy Policy groups of the Department.  These rotations will provide you with a broad range of experience in resources planning, policy development and project management particularly as it earth and natural resources.

The ERPP Extractives team works across the State Government to inform policies that secure short-long term supplies of extractive resources that are needed for infrastructure and housing in Victoria.  This includes developing the evidence base on future demand and supply of materials, engaging with industry and community, and local government on a broad range of issues, and driving initiatives that will assist access to future supplies of strategically located resources.

You will work on interesting and challenging tasks and projects under the guidance of a diverse range of policy teams and senior leaders, that work together to support a whole of government approach for sustainable extractive resource supply and increasing renewable energy generation.  Work results will be communicated through written documents, including briefings, submissions, and presentations. 

To qualify for this position, applicants must have completed a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.  We are seeking a self-motivated individual who can work collaboratively with others to achieve outcomes in a dynamic and challenging environment

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 10 July 2024.