Manager Market Investment Policy

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Melbourne is leading the development of Victoria’s first offshore wind auction. The Manager Market Investment Policy will design investment policy and strategies, integrate funding vehicles, and work across government to inform decisions.

The role requires strong policy, research and analytic skills with a focus on value for money and timely decision-making. Hybrid work arrangements are available at East Melbourne location.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in public policy, public administration, economics, finance, law, or energy related fields is highly desirable.
• Experience with government, departmental and Ministerial functions is desirable.
• Knowledge of the National Electricity Market and related policy or project delivery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement investment policy and strategy for offshore wind auctions, including design of funding and financing vehicles.
• Provide robust policy advice and prepare ministerial briefs, submissions and papers.
• Engage with stakeholders and inform decision-makers about commercial and investment aspects of energy auctions.

Skills

Public policy

Economics

Finance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Public policy/administration degree or equivalent

Energy sector knowledge

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC – Melbourne VIC

The Manager Market Investment Policy will play a key role in the preparation and implementation of Victoria’s first auction for the development of offshore wind. The Manager provides leadership and advice to deliver auction investment strategies, market integration reforms and supports the progression of the offshore wind auction.
The Manager will develop and implement investment policy and strategy for offshore wind auctions, including design of, and integration with funding and financing vehicles and entities (such as the proposed national Electricity Services Entry Mechanism (ESEM) scheme); legislative design (as required); cost benefit analyses and Gateway reviews; updating of tender documentation; and industry engagement and insights. The Manager works across government to inform decision-makers about the commercial and investment aspects of energy auctions.
The role will provide robust, timely policy advice to drive value for money, enable timely informed decision-making, undertake research and analysis, manage input from external advisers and prepare submissions, ministerial briefings and papers.Strong inter-personal and stakeholder engagement skills and policy, research and analytic capabilities are required, together with a collaborative and engaging approach to form influential stakeholder relationships.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An appropriate tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in public policy, public administration, economics, finance, law, or energy related fields is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience of government, departmental and Ministerial functions is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience of the National Electricity Market is preferred, including experience in either electricity market operations, policy development and/or major project delivery

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2028. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 23 November 2026.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

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