Job Summary

If you're looking for a fast-paced and strategic role in a dynamic organisation at the heart of the Victorian energy transition, the Senior Advisor position could be the right fit for you.

In this role, you will:

• Drive strategic alignment by providing timely advice and support to the VEU executive director, directors and senior leadership team, and broader commission leadership
• Build trust and influence by managing key relationships across the commission and external stakeholders
• Advance a high-performance regulatory culture by working collaboratively across the division to lift capability and culture in focus areas
• Support the VEU Senior Leadership Team by coordinating input and overseeing divisional advice for key enterprise functions, for example governance, people and culture, budget and risk

Position details

The position is responsible for:

• Overseeing and coordinating governance, people and culture, budgeting, enterprise risk and compliance functions for the VEU Division
• Coordinating commission papers and briefings, and executive correspondence, ensuring they meet quality and timeliness standards.
• Coordinating regular briefings from the VEU Senior Leadership Team as well as other executives from the Essential Services Commission to key external stakeholders - ensuring that agendas and written materials are delivered on time, and to a high standard.
• Facilitating opportunities for whole of Division capability uplift, communication, collaboration and development, including proactively driving engagement on energy efficiency/regulatory best practice.
• Leading the Executive Director office team, manage work coming to the Executive Director and executive team, foster teamwork and support and develop staff.

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

This is a fixed term position until 1st November 2028 The work location for this position is 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

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.

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.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, highlighting their skills and relevant experience in relation to the role.

Our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace

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 our recruitment process, please contact. We look forward to receiving your application.

Other relevant information

Preferred applicants are required to undergo mandatory pre-employment screening, which includes a national criminal history check, right to work verification, qualification checks, and a statutory declaration disclosing any previous misconduct investigations.

Applicants must have corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period to be appointed to this role. Ongoing positions are only available to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 13th October 2025.