VicGrid is where you want to be

If you want to do work that matters, then this is the place to be. VicGrid has been established to ensure Victoria has the infrastructure in place to transition to renewable energy.
Elevate your career in renewable energy and help preserve the world around us for future generations.
VicGrid is leading the charge in delivering ground-breaking projects across Victoria. We are an energised team and passionate about the innovative work we deliver. We trust, support, value and nurture our people, as we strive to create a sustainable future for Victorian communities.

The Opportunity
The Senior Planning and Environment Project Officer in the project delivery team and is responsible for providing expert advice on a range of planning and approvals matters for the transmission projects across the State including the offshore wind transmission projects.
Additionally, the Senior Planning and Environment Project Officer position is embedded in the project delivery team and is responsible for providing expert advice on a range of planning and approvals matters for the transmission projects across the State including the offshore wind transmission projects.
If this sounds like a program you want to be a part of, keep reading to find out some the things you will be responsible for delivering and some of the skills and experience you will bring with you. You can also refer to the Position Description for more information.

What you will deliver
• You will lead and manage planning and environmental approval processes including planning scheme amendments, permit applications, environmental referrals and approvals, heritage approvals and other approvals as required.
• You will provide specialist advice to ensure accurate, timely and focussed planning and environmental services over one or more phases of the project lifecycle.
• You will effectively support and develop respectful partnerships with Traditional Owners and First Peoples.

What you will bring
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practice environmental impact assessment, the Victorian and Federal planning and environmental approvals processes and legislation relevant to the development and delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• Sound knowledge of the administration and legislative aspects of planning and/or environmental management of infrastructure projects and protection of the environment, including demonstrated experience in preparing planning, heritage and/or environmental approval documentation.
• Proven high level interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders, providing sound technical advice on planning and/or environmental matters in a major project or infrastructure context.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Should there be an opportunity for an ongoing appointment, these will only be available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

How to Apply

This is a fixed term position available until 23 June 2026 on a fixed term contract. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Hybrid work arrangements available.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday, 17 April 2025.