Director, Offshore Wind Auction & Procurement

Department-of-Energy,-Environment-and-Climate-Action; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria seeks a Project Director, Auction to lead the offshore wind competitive process and deliver a robust, transparent auction. You'll manage a multidisciplinary team, design tender, evaluate bids, and negotiate contracts, working with senior government leaders and industry specialists to secure strong commercial outcomes.

This fixed-term role, based in Melbourne with hybrid work, offers a unique opportunity to shape Victoria's energy

Qualifications

• Experience leading major tenders, procurements and evaluations.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills in high-stakes environments.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams and advisors.
• Stakeholder engagement with senior executives and industry partners.
• Risk management and problem solving in complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end offshore wind auction process.
• Design tender, evaluate bids, negotiate contracts.
• Collaborate with government and industry to ensure value for money.
• Provide strategic advice to executive leaders.
• Manage risk and ensure transparent procurement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria seeks a Project Director, Auction to lead the offshore wind competitive process and deliver a robust, transparent auction. You'll manage a multidisciplinary team, design tender, evaluate bids, and negotiate contracts, working with senior government leaders and industry specialists to secure strong commercial outcomes.

This fixed-term role, based in Melbourne with hybrid work, offers a unique opportunity to shape Victoria's energy