Project Officer - Support Victoria's Renewable Energy Future

The Commercial Transitions Team in the Major Energy Projects Branch at DEECA is looking for a motivated and capable Project Officer to help deliver some of Victoria's most important and innovative renewable energy projects. These are complex, high-profile initiatives that are critical to the state's clean energy transition.

In this position, you'll:

• Support the delivery of major renewable energy and infrastructure projects,
• Manage high-value contracts and ensure compliance with probity and reporting requirements,
• Provide high-quality analysis, documentation, and issue resolution, and
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders across government and industry.

You'll bring strong project management skills, a talent for problem solving, and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with diverse audiences.

If you are looking for a meaningful role with purpose, challenge and real-world impact that contributes to Victoria's clean energy future, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in energy, finance, public policy, engineering, technology development, business, contract management or project management with a commercial focus would be well regarded.
• Past experience working on highly sensitive and complex projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment would be well regarded.
• Past experience working autonomously to tight timeframes, whilst being able to work in a team environment, would be well regarded.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 24 months. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne, with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than two pages) summarising your skills and relevant experience. A separate statement addressing the key selection criteria is not required.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 19 June 2025.

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. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.