Shaping Victoria’s energy future
Victoria's energy grid is changing.
As our ageing coal-fired power stations close, they’re being replaced by renewable energy sources.
VicGrid is leading the planning and development of the new transmission infrastructure and renewable energy zones that will deliver reliable and affordable power to meet the state’s future energy needs.
We need people with passion, commitment and the capability to work in a fast-paced delivery environment. If you want to be a part of shaping Victoria’s renewable energy transition, we want you to work with us.
The Opportunity
The Senior Manager, Enterprise Planning, leads VicGrid's project management strategy and frameworks, aligning strategy to programs and delivery. This role ensures investment and effort are prioritised, coordinated and focused on delivering the highest value outcomes for the organisation.
You can also refer to the Position Description for more information.
What you will deliver
- Establish enterprise project management capability by designing and embedding a consistent strategy, framework and governance model that lifts delivery discipline across VicGrid.
- Enable smarter, evidence-based decisions through enterprise-wide insights, prioritisation processes and clear portfolio visibility.
- Drive strong governance and reporting with robust controls, performance monitoring and executive-ready insights that support timely, confident decision-making.
- Strengthen delivery outcomes and value by embedding benefits realisation practices and aligning workforce capacity and capability to strategic priorities.
What you will bring
- Deep governance expertise, with a strong track record designing and embedding Board- and executive-level frameworks, reporting and assurance in complex organisations.
- Proven leadership of complex portfolios and PMO functions, integrating strategy, planning and delivery into a cohesive, high-performing model.
- Strong influencing capability, navigating complex stakeholder environments and decision-making processes to align outcomes with strategic priorities.
- Highly developed communication and critical thinking skills, delivering clear, targeted advice and confidently addressing complex issues across dynamic organisational and political contexts.
What we offer you
We're building a workplace designed to inspire and engage. As we establish our footprint, you'll have the opportunity to help shape our culture and influence how we grow. Some benefits on offer:
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities
- Mental health and wellbeing offerings through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is extended to team members and their families for work and personal issues
- Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment
- Annual leave loading of 17.5% payment on top of your base salary when you take annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave
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, with some overnight travel. 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.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 29 June 2026.