Senior Project Officer

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Melbourne; Hybride; AUD 90 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria is seeking a Senior Project Officer to lead industry engagement for offshore wind. You will build strong relationships with proponents and collaborate with department colleagues to support the offshore wind program.

The role acts as liaison providing program advice, facilitating market engagement and informing policy design. It is essential for Victoria's first offshore wind auction and advancing offshore wind energy projects,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in engagement with industry stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge with government decision-making processes is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the National Electricity Market and policy development is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Lead effective industry engagement and cultivate strong relationships with offshore wind proponents.
• Act as liaison providing program-related advice and facilitate clear dialogue with industry and colleagues.
• Conduct formal market engagement and gather feedback to inform robust program strategies and policy design.
• Support execution of Victoria's offshore wind program and contribute to the first offshore wind auction.

Connaissances

Stakeholder engagement

Government processes

Policy development knowledge

Industry liaison

Description du poste

1d ago , from Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action

The Senior Project Officer leads effective industry engagement, cultivating strong relationships with offshore wind proponents and working effectively with department colleagues to support Victoria’s offshore wind program activities.

The role acts as a crucial liaison, providing program-related advice and facilitating clear, consistent dialogue between the department and the offshore wind industry. It also plays a pivotal role in conducting formal market engagement and gathering feedback to inform robust program strategies and policy design.

This position is essential to the successful execution of the State’s first offshore wind auction and the advancement of offshore wind energy projects in Victoria. The ideal candidate navigates often complex subject matter with ease and has excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in engagement with industry stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge with government decision-making processes is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the National Electricity Market and policy development is desirable.

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.

Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 October 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 ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

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