Senior Policy Officer — Offshore Wind & Energy Markets (Hybrid)

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Policy Officer works as part of the Regulatory Implementation team to proactively support delivery of appropriate commercial and governance arrangements that faciliate the delivery of Victoria’s first offshore wind auction and the integration of Victorian offshore wind generation projects into the National Electricity Market (NEM).

The Regulatory Implementation team sits within the Regulatory Frameworks and Implementation Branch and is responsible for leading and delivering suitable

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in law or related field is desirable.
• Experience with Victorian/national energy markets and offshore wind projects is highly desirable.
• Experience in public administration, intergovernmental relations, commercial agreements or negotiations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of commercial and governance arrangements for Victoria's offshore wind auction.
• Draft and finalise agreements with proponents and offshore wind infrastructure providers.
• Coordinate with Regulatory Implementation, Compliance and Market Integration teams.
• Assist with tender evaluation phases and related procurement processes.

Skills

Legal/commercial analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualification in law (desirable)

Job description

The Senior Policy Officer works as part of the Regulatory Implementation team to proactively support delivery of appropriate commercial and governance arrangements that faciliate the delivery of Victoria’s first offshore wind auction and the integration of Victorian offshore wind generation projects into the National Electricity Market (NEM).

The Regulatory Implementation team sits within the Regulatory Frameworks and Implementation Branch and is responsible for leading and delivering suitable