The Manager – Regulatory Compliance will lead a small team of regulatory experts, including external advisors, to provide advice on the key regulatory, compliance and governance frameworks that apply to Offshore Wind Energy Victoria (OWEV) and to Victoria's developing offshore wind sector. 

The Manager and the Regulatory Compliance team will have an expert understanding of relevant State and Federal legislative, policy and governance frameworks that would apply to OWEV and offshore wind activities spanning Victorian and Commonwealth jurisdictions. The team will be required to be familiar with key regulatory frameworks spanning land, planning and environmental laws and regulations, energy transmission networks and market laws and regulation, and public and administrative laws, frameworks, and processes. The team will also be required to undertake horizon scanning to maintain Divisional awareness of local and global regulatory trends, issues and practices that might promote or impact delivery of the Offshore Wind program.

The Manager – Regulatory Compliance will work in close collaboration with the Regulatory Frameworks and Regulatory Engagement & Coordination teams within the branch, with other branches within OWEV, and with internal and external stakeholders across state and federal government departments, agencies and regulators.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in law is required. Qualification in public administration, intergovernmental relations, regulatory and governance, economics, environment, land, planning, first nations, is highly desirable.
• Understanding of Victorian and/or national energy markets, systems and regulatory frameworks, including familiarity with renewable energy trends is desirable.
• Familiarity with government processes and operations including procurement rules and compliance is desirable.
• Experienced at providing accurate advice and devising policy and regulatory options and solutions in a fast paced environment.

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2027. 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.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 10 December 2024.

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.