Location:
Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
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The Senior Project Officer leads effective industry engagement, cultivating strong relationships with offshore wind proponents and working effectively with department colleagues to support Victoria's offshore wind program activities.
The role acts as a crucial liaison, providing program-related advice and facilitating clear, consistent dialogue between the department and the offshore wind industry. It also plays a pivotal role in conducting formal market engagement and gathering feedback to inform robust program strategies and policy design.
This position is essential to the successful execution of the State's first offshore wind auction and the advancement of offshore wind energy projects in Victoria. The ideal candidate navigates often complex subject matter with ease and has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge or experience in engagement with industry stakeholders is highly desirable.
Demonstrated knowledge with government decision-making processes is desirable.
Demonstrated knowledge of the National Electricity Market and policy development is desirable.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the




Position Description
, including the mandatory requirements.
Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday, 28 October ****.
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.
An inclusive, culturally safe 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 .
We support adaptable working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.
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📌 Senior Project Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne