Program Director, Infrastructure and Governance

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government seeks a Program Director, Infrastructure and Governance to lead the offshore wind energy program's governance and delivery, reporting to the Executive Director. The role requires senior leadership experience in governance, risk management and strategic planning within government or industry, with strong stakeholder engagement across agencies and partners.

The position is fixed-term to 30 June 2030, based in Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading governance, program management or major infrastructure initiatives within government or industry.
• Deep expertise in infrastructure program delivery, governance frameworks, risk management and strategic planning.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across government agencies, delivery partners and senior executives.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with proactive risk identification and mitigation.
• Proven leadership building high-performing teams and delivering outcomes in dynamic environments.
• Understanding of major infrastructure delivery and energy landscapes; offshore wind experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic governance for the offshore wind program and ensure alignment with enabling infrastructure.
• Lead program management activities and oversee delivery risk management and decision-making processes.
• Engage with multiple stakeholders across government, industry partners and senior executives to drive outcomes.
• Build and lead high-performing teams capable of operating in ambiguous settings and delivering results.
• Remain abreast of Victorian and national energy landscapes to inform program direction and governance.

Skills

Governance

Program management

Infrastructure delivery

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Job description

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time

Grade: VPS 7

Occupation: Leadership and management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/50964139O

As Program Director, Infrastructure and Governance, reporting to the Executive Director, Offshore Wind Energy Victoria, you will play a critical role in one of the State's most significant renewable energy initiatives, ensuring the offshore wind program is strategically governed, effectively integrated with enabling infrastructure, and positioned for successful delivery.

You will bring:

• Significant experience leading governance, program management or major infrastructure initiatives within government or industry.
• Deep expertise in infrastructure program delivery, governance frameworks, risk management and strategic planning.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience working across government agencies, delivery partners and senior executives.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
• Proven leadership experience building high-performing teams and delivering outcomes in dynamic and ambiguous environments.
• A strong understanding of major infrastructure delivery and the Victorian and national energy landscape. Experience in the offshore wind sector will be highly regarded.

About the organisation

We employ approximately 6,300 staff, including around 600 seasonal staff, across more than 86 locations throughout Victoria, across energy, environment, climate action, water, agriculture, and resources portfolios.

Our challenge is to maintain Victoria's liveability, with a population expected to almost double by 2050, while responding to climate change and protecting our natural environment, infrastructure and heritage for future generations. We take a community-centred approach and involve communities and key stakeholders in decisions and policies that affect them and we collaborate across our portfolios to design and deliver services and programs.

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2030. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 29 October 2026.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to:

• undertake pre-employment screening, including completion of a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check
• have their misconduct declarations validated, irrespective of whether misconduct has been declared or not
• provide at least two appropriate referees, including their current direct line manager or where relevant (i.e. because they are not employed) most recent direct line manager in accordance with the requirements set out in executive reference checks.
• provide evidence of their right to work in Australia

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants must be an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive 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].

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

Applications close Thursday 29 October 2026 at 11.59pm