Manager Regulatory Implementation

Energy Group - DEECA; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Group - DEECA in Melbourne is seeking a Manager Regulatory Implementation to lead a small team within the Regulatory Frameworks Implementation Branch, delivering commercial and governance arrangements to support Victoria's offshore wind auction and integration into the NEM.

The role requires building strong government and market relationships, coordinating with the Market Integration and Investment and Sector Development branches, and negotiating with proponents and infrastructure

Qualifications

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in law with previous private or government practice experience is highly desirable.
• Experience and understanding of Victorian and/or national energy markets, major energy infrastructure projects including familiarity with offshore wind and renewable energy trends is highly desirable.
• Qualifications and/or experience in any of public administration, intergovernmental relations, commercial agreements and negotiations, economics are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to deliver commercial and governance arrangements for Victoria's offshore wind auction.
• Draft and finalise agreements between Victoria and NEM entities, in coordination with related teams.
• Support the delivery of Victoria's offshore wind auction through RFP and tender phases and coordination with proponents and infrastructure providers.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Energy market knowledge

Intergovernmental relations

Education

Tertiary qualification in law

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

The Manager Regulatory Implementation is responsible for leading a small team within the Regulatory Frameworks Implementation Branch to deliver appropriate commercial and governance arrangements to support the delivery of Victoria's first offshore wind auction and support the integration of Victorian offshore wind generation projects into the National Electricity Market (NEM).

The Regulatory Implementation team is responsible for leading and delivering suitable agreements between Victoria and relevant NEM entities including under any proposed Electricity Services Entry Mechanism (ESEM) scheme in accordance with applicable constitutional, legal and governance, and commercial requirements. This will be done in close coordination with the Regulatory Compliance team and with OWEV's Market Integration Branch. The team is also responsible for supporting the delivery of Victoria's first auction by OWEV's Investment and Sector Development Branch including through the Request for Proposal and tender evaluation phase and in drafting and finalising any necessary agreements with proponents and with other supporting infrastructure providers.

To successfully undertake this role the Manager Regulatory Implementation builds and embeds a strong coordination, governance and collaborative relationship and culture with the Market Integration team in the Market Integration Branch and the Auction team in the Investment and Sector Development Branch. The Manager also builds effective working relationships with other government agencies and energy market bodies. The role requires excellent analytical and advisory, written and verbal communication, and negotiation and collaboration skills.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in law with previous private or government practice experience is highly desirable. Note: this role does not require the candidate to currently have or to obtain a legal practising certificate.
• Experience and understanding of Victorian and/or national energy markets, major energy infrastructure projects including familiarity with offshore wind and renewable energy trends is highly desirable.
• Qualifications and/or experience in any of public administration, intergovernmental relations, commercial agreements and negotiations, economics are desirable.

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.

Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 12 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.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.