Work Type:
Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time
Grade:
VPS 7
Occupation:
Leadership and management
Location:
Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference:
VG/********O
As
Project Director, Transaction
, reporting to the Director, Investment and Sector Development, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Victoria's first offshore wind auction, leading the transaction process that will help bring offshore wind projects to life.
You will bring:
Significant experience leading major infrastructure transactions, procurements or commercial projects within government or industry.
Strong project leadership skills, with a proven ability to manage large, multi-disciplinary programs with competing priorities and tight timeframes.
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capability, including experience working with senior executives, government decision-makers and industry partners.
Sound commercial judgement and a deep understanding of procurement, probity and governance requirements.
Solid analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks early and navigate complexity with confidence.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in commercial, economic, engineering, legal, project management or a related discipline.
Knowledge of public sector procurement processes and the High-Value High-Risk (HVHR) Framework will be highly regarded.
About the organisation
We employ approximately 6,300 staff, including around 600 seasonal staff, across more than 86 locations throughout Victoria, across energy, environment, climate action, water, agriculture, and resources portfolios.
Our challenge is to maintain Victoria's liveability, with a population expected to almost double by ****, while responding to climate change and protecting our natural environment, infrastructure and heritage for future generations.



We take a community-centred approach and involve communities and key stakeholders in decisions and policies that affect them and we collaborate across our portfolios to design and deliver services and programs.
This is a fixed term position available until 30 June ****. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 29 October ****.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to:
undertake pre-employment screening, including completion of a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Ch eck
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 ******.
We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.
Applications close Thursday 29 October **** at *****pm
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📌 Project Director, Transaction (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
📍 Melbourne