The Senior Project Officer Market Integration plays a key role in the preparation and implementation of Victoria’s first auction for the development of offshore wind. This role supports the Market Integration team to provide advice on delivering auction investment strategies, market integration reforms and supporting the progression of auction documentation that is commercially practicable and legally enforceable.

The role develops and implement investment policy and strategy for offshore wind auctions, including commercial integration with funding and financing vehicles and entities such as the proposed national Electricity Services Entry Mechanism (ESEM) scheme or equivalent. This may include supporting the development and delivery of suitable agreements between Victoria and relevant entities in accordance with applicable constitutional, legal and governance, and commercial requirements in close coordination with Offshore wind Energy Victoria’s Regulatory Frameworks and Implementation, and Investment and Sector Development branches. The Senior Project Officer works across government to inform decision-makers about the commercial, investment and legal aspects of energy auctions.

The role provides robust, timely policy advice to drive value for money, enable timely informed decision-making, undertake research and analysis, manage input from external advisers and prepare submissions, ministerial briefings and papers. Strong inter-personal and stakeholder engagement skills and policy, research and analytic capabilities are required, together with a collaborative and engaging approach to form influential stakeholder relationships.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

- An appropriate tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in public policy, project management, economics, engineering, law, science, or energy related fields.
- Demonstrated knowledge or experience of government, departmental and Ministerial functions is desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge or experience of the National Electricity Market is preferred,



including experience in either electricity market operations, policy development and/or major project delivery.

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2028. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 25 November 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

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 ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

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📌 Senior Project Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC
📍 Melbourne