Be part of Victoria's once-in-a generation energy transition!

As the State's ageing coal-fired power stations retire in the coming decades, they are being replaced with renewables. Our electricity system must also change to carry energy from where it is generated to where it is needed.

Shifting to renewable energy will deliver affordable, reliable and secure electricity. It will also help us deal with climate change by reducing our emissions.

To achieve these goals, VicGrid is coordinating the overarching planning and development of the following renewable energy zones (REZ) in Victoria. As part of this, VicGrid is building a new Project Delivery branch to support the development and delivery of transmission infrastructure projects (or non-network alternatives) within the REZs.

The Senior Community and Stakeholder Engagement Officer, Project Delivery implements best practice strategies and frameworks for community and stakeholder engagement in relation to transmission infrastructure projects. This is to enable earlier and deeper engagement with communities and build effective social licence, consistent with the objectives for community and stakeholder engagement in the Preliminary Victorian Transmission Investment Framework (VTIF).

The Senior Community and Stakeholder Engagement Officer, Project Delivery is responsible for implementing tailored engagement strategies for a broad range of stakeholders (including local communities and landholders), developing collateral to support the strategies, and liaising with proponents during project delivery to implement the strategies as required throughout the project lifecycle.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in stakeholder engagement, media, or public relations.
• Strong experience in stakeholder engagement and management, with experience on complex major projects or energy projects highly valued. 
• Experience in developing promotional and communication materials.

These are fixed term positions available until 30 June 2025. The work location for these positions is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for these positions, 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, 28 March 2023.

Other relevant information:

For these particular vacancies, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.  Recruitment is subject to the prospective employee confirming their vaccination status as up to date (3 doses) or providing evidence that they are medically exempt.

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.