The Director, Legal - Energy and Regulation plays a pivotal role in shaping Victoria's energy future by providing expert legal and regulatory guidance across VicGrid's program of works. This role applies deep knowledge of energy regulation and legislation to influence policy development and support the successful delivery of projects that make a lasting impact for Victorian communities.
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What you will deliver
- Lead legal and regulatory strategy across VicGrid's projects, including Renewable Energy Zones (REZs), providing expert advice that supports critical outcomes for Victoria's energy future.
- Identify and navigate emerging legislative and regulatory challenges, delivering practical, commercially focused solutions that enable successful project delivery.
- Drive the development of legislation, regulations and policy, working closely with government, industry and internal stakeholders to influence key energy reform initiatives.
- Provide trusted strategic advice to senior leaders and government decision-makers, managing legal and regulatory risk while shaping high-profile policy, governance and regulatory outcomes.
What you will bring
- Deep expertise in energy regulation, legislation and policy, with the ability to provide practical, strategic legal advice.
- Strong experience managing complex legal and regulatory risks across energy, connections infrastructure, or government projects.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across government, industry and executive leadership.
- Proven leadership capability, fostering high-performing teams and driving collaboration is highly regarded.
What we offer you
We're building a workplace designed to inspire and engage. As we establish our footprint, you'll have the opportunity to help shape our culture and influence how we grow. Some benefits on offer:
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities
- Mental health and wellbeing offerings through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which is extended to team members and their families for work and personal issues
- Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment
- Annual leave loading of 17.5% payment on top of your base salary when you take annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Should there be an opportunity for an ongoing appointment, these will only be available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, with some overnight travel. Hybrid work arrangements available.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday August 25, 2026.
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