Senior Project Officer

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Project Officer to drive industry engagement for Victoria's offshore wind program. You will liaise with offshore wind proponents and internal teams to support program activities and ensure clear dialogue with stakeholders.

You will lead market engagement, gather feedback for robust strategies and help design policy. The role is pivotal to the state’s offshore wind auction and project advancement.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead effective industry engagement, cultivating strong relationships with offshore wind proponents and working with department colleagues to support Victoria's offshore wind program activities.
• Act as a crucial liaison, providing program-related advice and facilitating clear, consistent dialogue between the department and the offshore wind industry.
• Conduct formal market engagement and gather feedback to inform robust program strategies and policy design.
• Support the execution of the State's offshore wind auction and advance offshore wind energy projects in Victoria.

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC - Melbourne VIC

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.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

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 Z 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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