Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1594
The Senior Project Officer will join our front-line engagement team responsible for facilitating briefings and meetings with local and international business and industry stakeholders to promote investment and development opportunities within Victoria’s new energy sector. Our ideal candidate has experience working with renewable energy businesses and industry and has established energy sector stakeholder relationships and networks.
The Senior Project Officer will provide leadership, guidance and authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare high quality reports, briefs and correspondence on a range of issues applying your sound knowledge and understanding of Victoria’s renewable energy sector. The Senior Project Officer will also support the development, maintenance, and improvement of internal reports, databases and information sharing platforms to effectively capture and share industry insights and business intelligence with senior executives.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available for a period until 20 November 2026. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson St, East Melbourne with 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.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
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.
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