Transmission Program Lead (Hybrid, Fixed-Term)

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking a Manager, Transmission to lead a small team and coordinate engagement with the Offshore Wind Transmission project. The role monitors delivery and ensures transmission outcomes meet program requirements, liaising with specialist advisors.

Working with VicGrid and DEECA Energy teams, the role drives complex issue resolution, manages interfaces and risks through governance processes, and aligns policy with project delivery to keep

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in infrastructure or transmission is desirable.
• Experience in public sector administration at a senior level.
• Ability to provide strategic advice to government and support timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team and liaise with advisors to coordinate Offshore Wind Transmission program engagement.
• Monitor delivery and ensure transmission outcomes meet program requirements.
• Drive governance, identify risks, and escalate issues for timely resolution.
• Bridge policy, program objectives and project delivery to keep workstreams aligned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic advice

Public sector governance

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualification in infrastructure/transmission

Job description

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking a Manager, Transmission to lead a small team and coordinate engagement with the Offshore Wind Transmission project. The role monitors delivery and ensures transmission outcomes meet program requirements, liaising with specialist advisors.

Working with VicGrid and DEECA Energy teams, the role drives complex issue resolution, manages interfaces and risks through governance processes, and aligns policy with project delivery to keep