Manager Transmission

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking a Manager, Transmission to lead a small team and coordinate engagement with the Offshore Wind Transmission project. The role monitors delivery and ensures transmission outcomes meet program requirements, liaising with specialist advisors.

Working with VicGrid and DEECA Energy teams, the role drives complex issue resolution, manages interfaces and risks through governance processes, and aligns policy with project delivery to keep

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in infrastructure or transmission is desirable.
• Experience in public sector administration at a senior level.
• Ability to provide strategic advice to government and support timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team and liaise with advisors to coordinate Offshore Wind Transmission program engagement.
• Monitor delivery and ensure transmission outcomes meet program requirements.
• Drive governance, identify risks, and escalate issues for timely resolution.
• Bridge policy, program objectives and project delivery to keep workstreams aligned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic advice

Public sector governance

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualification in infrastructure/transmission

Job description

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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.

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 Thursday, 19 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 [e-mail].

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