Senior Project Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Senior Project Officer position with the Victorian Government focuses on leading effective industry engagement for Victoria's offshore wind program. You will cultivate strong relationships with offshore wind proponents and work with department colleagues to support program activities.

The role acts as a liaison, providing program advice and facilitating dialogue between the department and the offshore wind industry, including formal market engagement to inform robust strategies and policy

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 industry engagement and build relationships with offshore wind proponents.
• Provide program-related advice and ensure clear dialogue between department and industry.
• Conduct formal market engagement and inform program strategies and policy design.
• Support Victoria's offshore wind program and the State’s offshore wind auction.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Government processes

National Electricity Market

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 2441

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.

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.

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 [e-mail] .

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.