Project Lead in Melbourne

Occupation: Governance and risk management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12943

About us

The Essential Services Commission is Victoria’s independent economic regulator of essential services supplied by a range of industries. The commission’s functions include:

• making regulatory decisions with respect to prescribed industries (including price determinations, licensing, customer protection and access disputes).
• undertaking reviews and providing advice to Ministers on a range of economic and regulatory matters.
• administering the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

About the role

• lead the implementation of legislative changes which deliver on the objectives of the program of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency across Victoria.
• initiate and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to progress delivery of project outcomes.
• support industry stakeholders understand their responsibilities and obligations under the program through development of accessible program guidance material

This is a fixed-term position until 11 January 2029. The work location for this position is 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

Key accountabilities

This role will play a critical leadership role in shaping and advancing Australia’s largest energy efficiency program. The role will be responsible for:

• engaging with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action to assess and influence legislative amendments to ensure that amendments will deliver on the program objectives
• leading, and working with, various stakeholders in developing an effective regulatory and administrative framework for implementing changes to the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program
• leading the development of program guidance for stakeholders of the program to educate them on their obligations and responsibilities under the VEU program

Please refer to the attached position description for the principal functions and key selection criteria.

Our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace

Be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while supporting flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance work and life. You’ll be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

We are Equal Employment Opportunity employer with inclusive leaders committed to driving a workplace culture that prioritises equity, safety, respect, and flexibility for all staff. We uphold the principles of Aboriginal self-determination in caring for our community.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, gender identity, parental/carer status, ability, religion, or cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to equitably participate in the recruitment process, or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact people.culture@esc.vic.gov.au for support.

Other relevant information

Applicants must have corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period to be appointed to this role. Ongoing positions are only available to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.

Preferred applicants are required to undergo mandatory pre-employment screening, which includes a national criminal history check, right to work verification, qualification checks, statutory declaration disclosing any previous misconduct investigations and declaration of private interests.

Applications close Thursday 19 November 2026 at 11.59pm

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