Manager Regulatory Implementation

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

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Melbourne seeks a Manager Regulatory Implementation to lead a small team within the Regulatory Frameworks Implementation Branch, delivering commercial and governance arrangements to support Victoria’s first offshore wind auction and integration of offshore wind projects into the National Electricity Market.

You will coordinate with the Regulatory Compliance team and OWEV’s Market Integration Branch, draft and finalise agreements with

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in law; practicing certificate not required.
• Experience with Victorian or national energy markets.
• Background in public administration, intergovernmental relations, or commercial negotiations.
• Economics background desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team within the Regulatory Frameworks Implementation Branch to deliver commercial and governance arrangements for offshore wind.
• Develop and embed agreements between Victoria and NEM entities and proponents.
• Coordinate with Regulatory Compliance, Market Integration Branch, and other agencies to deliver required governance and contracts.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, advisory, written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.

Skills

Energy markets knowledge

Negotiation

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

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

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.

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.