Manager Transmission

Energy Group - DEECA; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Group - DEECA is seeking a Manager, Transmission to lead a small team and coordinate the Offshore Wind program's engagement with the Offshore Wind Transmission project. The role ensures delivery aligns with program requirements and brings together advice from across the program to support timely decisions.

Based at East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements, the successful candidate will combine experience in energy transmission, infrastructure and project management with the ability to

Qualifications

• Public sector administration experience and project management at a senior level.
• Strategic advisory ability to government and support for timely decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team coordinating the Offshore Wind program's engagement with the Offshore Wind Transmission project.
• Monitor delivery to ensure transmission outcomes meet broader program requirements and align with governance processes.

Skills

Public sector experience

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in infrastructure/transmission/engineering/supply chain/economics/law

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Reporting to the Director, Infrastructure and Governance, the Manager, Transmission leads a small team and liaises with specialist advisors to coordinate the Offshore Wind program's engagement with the Offshore Wind Transmission project. The role is responsible for monitoring delivery, ensuring transmission outcomes meet broader program requirements, and bringing together advice from across the program to support timely and informed decision-making.

Working closely with VicGrid, central agencies, the Offshore Wind Energy Victoria Investment and Sector Development Branch and DEECA Energy teams working on policy, the Manager, Transmission drives resolution of complex issues, manages key interfaces and dependencies, and ensures risks are identified, escalated and addressed through appropriate governance processes. The role plays a hands-on part in connecting policy, program objectives and project delivery to keep critical workstreams aligned and progressing.

The successful candidate will be a pragmatic and highly capable leader who can move comfortably between strategy and delivery. They will bring experience in energy transmission, infrastructure and project management, coupled with the ability to navigate complexity, manage competing priorities, and work collaboratively to drive outcomes. Equally comfortable in governance forums and working through delivery challenges with stakeholders, they will lead by example and foster a culture focussed on accountability, collaboration and getting things done.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification(s) or experience, in infrastructure or transmission construction, engineering, supply chain, economics or law is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in public sector administration, project management and processes at a senior level, including provision of strategic advice to government and supporting timely government decision making.

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.

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

Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 19 November 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

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. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.