At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major renewable energy projects and drive Victoria's clean energy transition.
- Company: Join a dynamic organisation focused on sustainability and community engagement.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a commitment to cultural safety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while leading innovative projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management, strong negotiation skills, and leadership capabilities.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
As Project Director, Auction, reporting to the Director, Investment and Sector Development, you will play a pivotal role in delivering one of the State's most significant renewable energy initiatives, leading the competitive process to select offshore wind proponents and helping drive Victoria's clean energy transition.
You will bring:
- Significant experience leading major tenders, procurements, evaluations, on commercial projects within government or industry.
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate complex issues and drive outcomes in a high-stakes environment.
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and specialist advisors to deliver complex programs.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience working with senior executives, government decision-makers and industry partners.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with a track record of proactively managing risk and resolving complex issues.
- Experience delivering major infrastructure or energy sector procurement processes and knowledge of the Victorian energy sector and National Electricity Market will be highly regarded.
This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2030. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.
Preferred candidates will be required to:
- undertake pre-employment screening, including completion of a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check
- have their misconduct declarations validated, irrespective of whether misconduct has been declared or not
- provide at least two appropriate referees, including their current direct line manager or where relevant (i.e. because they are not employed) most recent direct line manager in accordance with the requirements set out in executive reference checks.
- provide evidence of their right to work in Australia
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants must be an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au. We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.
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