Senior Policy Officers, Basin Plan Review Strategy Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) – Mildura VIC $98,575 - $108,492 a year Join us to shape the future of one of Australia's greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.
The 2026 Murray-Darling Basin (Basin) Plan Review is a once in a decade review of the legislated plan for managing the rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin.
The Basin's water resources continue to be of national and international importance.
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to work constructively with Basin governments and community stakeholders to ensure that the MDBA's preparations for the review build genuine collective ownership around the future direction of the Basin.
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency that, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray–Darling Basin's water resources in the national interest.
With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.
The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians.
The Murray–Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world.
The Basin is also crucial to Australia's economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 40 First Nations.
How we manage the Basin as a whole, connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
We are looking for courageous, calm individuals who are keen to test and implement new perspectives, new thinking, and new ways of working to deliver the Basin Plan Review.
If you like creative and critical thinking, writing with precision, and have a strong desire to deliver high profile outcomes in an evidence-based, team environment, then we want to hear from you.
There will be some travel opportunities in the Basin to engage with the community and discuss our work with stakeholders.
You'll be a collaborative and experienced policy officer with an understanding of, and demonstrated experience in, water policy, preferably in Murray–Darling Basin policy settings.
We are looking for experience and skills in the following areas: Australian or State/Territory Government policy development, analysis, implementation, evaluation, and review.
Australian or State/Territory Government regulatory analysis, implementation, and reform environments.
Knowledge and application of the regulatory frameworks for water management, particularly in the Murray–Darling Basin.
Critical and strategic thinking, conceptual and analytical skills.
Application of social, cultural, economic, and/or environmental sciences to the analysis and development of policy.
Ability to communicate complex scientific, policy, and regulatory information in a simple and precise manner for different audiences.
Experience developing and writing ministerial briefs, new policy proposals, and reports for government ministers and broader audiences.
Ability to manage and foster key relationships across Commonwealth and State agencies in a politically sensitive environment.
Familiarity with contemporary natural resource management and/or water management issues and approaches, particularly at the national and/or state government level.
What we offer you Opportunity to work on projects contributing to shaping the future of one of Australia's greatest natural assets.
Variety of interesting and challenging work, applying your knowledge and expertise.
Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year.
Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team.
Being part of an organisation that values First Nations people and their contributions, with an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements allowing greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs.
A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.
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