Project Director, Auction

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Government in Melbourne is seeking a Project Director, Auction to lead the competitive process for offshore wind proponents and drive Victoria's clean energy transition. You will report to the Director, Investment and Sector Development and coordinate with senior executives, industry partners and multidisciplinary advisors to deliver a major procurement program.

This fixed-term role offers hybrid work arrangements with the option to base yourself at 8 Nicholson Street, East

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading major tenders and procurements in government or industry.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills with executives.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead the competitive process to select offshore wind proponents.
• Oversee delivery of complex programs in energy sector procurement.
• Collaborate with senior executives and external partners to drive outcomes.

Skills

Tenders

Procurement

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial negotiation

Risk management

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/50970742O

As Project Director, Auction, reporting to the Director, Investment and Sector Development, you will play a pivotal role in delivering one of the State's most significant renewable energy initiatives, leading the competitive process to select offshore wind proponents and helping drive Victoria's clean energy transition.

You will bring:

• Significant experience leading major tenders, procurements, evaluations, on commercial projects within government or industry.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate complex issues and drive outcomes in a high-stakes environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and specialist advisors to deliver complex programs.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience working with senior executives, government decision-makers and industry partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with a track record of proactively managing risk and resolving complex issues.
• Experience delivering major infrastructure or energy sector procurement processes and knowledge of the Victorian energy sector and National Electricity Market 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. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.

Applications close Thursday 29 October 2026 at 11.59pm