VicGrid is where you want to be. If you want to do work that matters, then this is the place to be. VicGrid has been established to ensure Victoria has the infrastructure in place to transition to renewable energy. Elevate your career in renewable energy and help preserve the world around us for future generations. VicGrid is leading the charge in delivering ground-breaking projects across Victoria. We are an energised team and passionate about the innovative work we deliver. We trust, support, value and nurture our people, as we strive to create a sustainable future for Victorian communities. We need people with passion, excitement, and a proven adaptability in dynamic delivery environments. 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, Portfolio Strategy & Development leads a critical capability within the Portfolio Strategy & Development team, driving strategic initiatives and industry mobilisation to support Victoria's transition to a clean energy future. The position is accountable for the development and delivery of the organisation's Strategic Implementation Plan and for coordinating a diverse range of industry, technical and government stakeholders to achieve integrated outcomes.
What you will deliver
- Lead portfolio-level strategic initiatives enabling delivery of VicGrid's transmission infrastructure program, including the Victorian Transmission Plan.
- Oversee major investment and planning artefacts, including the development and delivery of VicGrid's Strategic Implementation Plan.
- Drive cross-portfolio initiatives across industry, supply chain, program packaging and community to enable effective implementation of works.
- Coordinate alignment across government, institutions and strategic partners to ensure shared objectives and integrated delivery.
- Integrate specialist capability across technical, commercial and business disciplines to support strategic development and delivery outcomes.
- Establish portfolio-level risk and control mechanisms while embedding cultural safety through inclusive, discrimination-free systems and practices.
What you will bring
- Experience in strategic planning in a complex infrastructure project environment and working with infrastructure lifecycle processes and approaches to innovative initiatives.
- Tertiary qualification in business, economics, engineering, environmental management or science related discipline is mandatory.
- Proven experience in the preparation of business cases, strategic planning, and processes related to the development of infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated understanding of infrastructure business development and industry dependencies relevant to major infrastructure projects.
- Working knowledge of the preparation of external consultant briefs and the management of consultants to achieve timely and quality outputs.
What we offer you
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities
- Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Annual salary and performance-based increases 17.5% leave loading, and the option to purchase additional leave.
How to Apply
This is an ongoing position and the work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. 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 11:59pm on 07 January 2025.