Transmission Program Manager – Offshore Wind (Hybrid)

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

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Melbourne is seeking a Manager, Transmission to lead the Offshore Wind program's transmission workstream. You will manage a small team, coordinate with specialist advisors, and monitor delivery to ensure outcomes align with program objectives.

You’ll work closely with VicGrid and DEECA energy teams to resolve complex issues, manage interfaces, and support timely government decisions.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification(s) or experience in infrastructure or transmission construction, engineering, supply chain, economics or law is desirable.
Demonstrated experience in public sector administration, project management and processes at a senior level, including provision of strategic advice to government and supporting timely government decision making.

Responsibilities

Lead a small team and liaise with specialist advisors to coordinate the Offshore Wind program's engagement with the Offshore Wind Transmission project.
Monitor delivery and ensure transmission outcomes meet broader program requirements, bringing together advice to support timely decision making.
Collaborate with VicGrid, central agencies, investment and sector development branches and DEECA energy teams to resolve complex issues and manage key interfaces and dependencies.
Drive governance processes to identify, escalate and address risks, keeping workstreams aligned and progressing.