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 The Transformation Lead is an opportunity to shape and deliver a major program of change across the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) division. The role will help strengthen the division’s capability across people, processes and technology, supporting the continued delivery of an important Victorian energy efficiency program.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Victorian Energy Upgrades, you will lead a small transformation team and bring together people from across the division to turn strategic priorities into coordinated, practical improvements. You will provide direction across competing priorities, build support for change and keep complex work moving.

This role would suit an experienced transformation or program delivery leader who can move confidently between the bigger picture and implementation. You will be comfortable establishing new programs, leading through ambiguity and influencing people across a complex regulatory environment.

This is a fixed term position until 30 June 2028. The work location for this position is 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne, with hybrid work arrangements available.

Key accountabilities The role is responsible for:





- establishing and leading the core transformation team to deliver the VEU Transformation Program
- developing business cases and shaping the program delivery model to support effective investment and implementation decisions
- coordinating delivery across program streams, including planning, prioritisation, sequencing and resourcing of initiatives
- managing program-level risks, issues, interdependencies and governance reporting to support informed decision-making
- leading the delivery of key transformation initiatives and supporting change adoption across the division
- engaging and influencing stakeholders to build support, while driving continuous improvements in program processes, tools and communications.

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

How to apply

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All applications should include

- a resume; and
- a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, highlighting your skills and relevant experience in relation to the role.

For further information about the role, please contact Dan Keely, Executive Director at [email protected]





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 [email protected] 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/Current 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.

📌 Transformation Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria
📍 Melbourne