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
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.
The Opportunity
The Senior Planning and Environment Project Officer is responsible for providing expert advice on a range of planning and approvals matters for transmission projects across the State.
The ideal candidate has a strong planning and environment approvals background with demonstrated engagement skills to collaborate across government, industry and other stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes. The position requires effective leadership, a high level of drive and commitment, integrity and resilience, and the ability to build trust through consistent actions, values, and communication.
What you will deliver
What you will bring
What we offer you
We are committed to creating a workplace that inspires and engages you. Joining our new organisation as it establishes its footprint empowers and provides you with the opportunity to influence and shape our culture as well as providing:
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 refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Friday, 12 December 2025.