Senior Project Officer, Transmission

Reporting to the Manager, Transmission, the Senior Project Officer, Transmission leads complex streams of work that support the Offshore Wind program's engagement with the Offshore Wind Transmission project. The role plays a key part in ensuring transmission planning and delivery support the successful implementation of the broader Offshore Wind program, including alignment across transmission, auction and port workstreams.

Working closely with VicGrid, technical specialists and stakeholders across government and industry, the Senior Project Officer provides strategic analysis, advice and project leadership on transmission-related matters. The role is responsible for identifying and managing risks, issues and interdependencies, assessing the implications of transmission-related developments for Offshore Wind program objectives, and supporting informed decision-making.

The Senior Project Officer is expected to develop and apply a strong understanding of transmission infrastructure and related technical considerations. While not required to be a technical specialist, the role must be comfortable engaging with technical subject matter, understanding complex issues and translating technical information into clear advice and recommendations.

The successful candidate will be a proactive and adaptable professional with strong project management, stakeholder engagement and analytical skills. They will be comfortable working in ambiguity, exercising sound judgement and driving outcomes across complex and interconnected workstreams.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An appropriate tertiary qualification/s in transmission infrastructure, construction, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing or law is desirable.

• Expertise in energy, engineering, accounting and/or finance with a commercial focus is highly 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.

How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

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.

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DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

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