Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Planning
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VGRD/DC/1897921/MD
The Opportunity
The Planning and Environment EES Project Officer sits within the project delivery team and plays a key role in supporting the delivery of the Environment Effects Statement (EES) for Victoria's Offshore Wind Transmission project, with the opportunity to continue supporting future VicGrid major transmission and energy infrastructure projects as the program expands.
This position is responsible for providing specialist planning, environmental and approvals advice across the current EES process, including coordination of technical assessments, review of key documentation, stakeholder and regulator interface (including IAU and TRG processes), input to statutory approvals pathways, and support of internal governance requirements. The role works closely with project leadership, technical consultants, government agencies, and Traditional Owner groups to ensure the EES is delivered to a high standard, on program, and in compliance with legislative and policy requirements.
The position will also involve periodic travel to Gippsland to support on-ground project activities and provide technical input for community and stakeholder engagement as required.
What you will deliver
What you will bring
If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.
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 an ongoing position.The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Hybrid work arrangements available.
For further information please request a position description via this email [email protected]
Applications close at 11:59pm on Friday, 19th December 2025.