Senior Advisor Strategy and Reporting

Vicgrid; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VicGrid is seeking a Senior Advisor, Governance and Reporting, to operate across the Office of the CEO and coordinate governance, reporting and planning activities. The role supports the organisation in delivering strategic plans and high-quality governance, essential for Victoria’s transition to renewable energy project delivery.

You will work with key stakeholders to strengthen reporting quality, manage statutory reporting, and drive improvements in governance processes while collaborating

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong written communication.
• Excellent organisational and project delivery skills.
• Collaborative approach and sound judgement.
• Proficiency with MS 365 tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of VicGrid's strategic and corporate planning processes, including the Corporate Plan, Annual Business Plan and other organisation-wide planning initiatives.
• Support the delivery of Board, Executive and statutory reporting, including the Annual Report, with data-driven insights and evidence-based approaches to strengthen reporting quality and governance and enhance organisational capability.
• Lead the coordination of key government requests, including the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee briefings, inter-departmental reporting, and other ad hoc requests.
• Identify emerging risks to VicGrid and opportunities for process improvement, innovation, streamlining, and driving greater integration in the OCEO and more broadly across VicGrid.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communications

Organisational skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

OneNote

SharePoint

Job description

The Senior Advisor, Governance and Reporting, Office of the CEO, works across the organisation to deliver high quality coordination, advice, planning, governance and reporting. This role works collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure sound governance processes are followed, and coordinates key corporate and business planning and reporting activities.

The position offers an opportunity for a high-performing individual to work in a fast-paced environment supporting the organisation to deliver its high profile work, crucial for Victoria's transition to renewable energy.

You can also refer to the Position Description for more information.

What you will deliver

• Support the development and delivery of VicGrid's strategic and corporate planning processes, including the Corporate Plan, Annual Business Plan and other organisation-wide planning initiatives.
• Support the delivery of Board, Executive and statutory reporting, including the Annual Report, with data-driven insights and evidence-based approaches to strengthen reporting quality and governance and enhance organisational capability.
• Lead the coordination of key government requests, including the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee briefings, inter-departmental reporting, and other ad hoc requests.
• Identify emerging risks to VicGrid and opportunities for process improvement, innovation, streamlining, and driving greater integration in the OCEO and more broadly across VicGrid.

What you will bring

• A sharp eye for detail and a way with words, creating high-quality documents, reports and communications that hit the mark.
• Strong organisational and project delivery skills, confidently juggling competing priorities while keeping projects moving and stakeholders informed.
• A collaborative approach and sound judgement. You enjoy building relationships and turning problems into practical solutions.
• Confidence across the Microsoft 365 suite, leveraging tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote and SharePoint to deliver great outcomes.

What we offer you

• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support for employees and their families
• Annual salary increases and performance-based progression payments
• 17.5% annual leave loading and the option to purchase additional leave

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and National Police Check.

Ongoing employment opportunities are only available to Australian or New Zealand citizens, or Australian permanent residents.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

VicGrid welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday, November 2, 2026.