The Executive Director, Policy and Regulation, is a senior level position in VicGrid and at the heart of the energy transition. The position provides strategic leadership to an existing and growing team which has, among its responsibilities, the development of a new Victorian Transmission Investment Framework (VTIF), the delivery of Victorian Transmission Plans, building social licence for transmission, developing Renewable Energy Zones (REZs), and interconnector strategy.VicGrid is where you want to beVicGrid 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.What you will deliverYou will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, working collaboratively with branch directors, the CEO, and others within Energy Group, DEECA and across government, to develop high quality policy and plans across a range of complex transmission areas.You will act as a source of high quality, authoritative and strategic advice to the minister and departmental executives on transmission and REZ policy.You will create and lead long term and strategic future planning to ensure the division has the capabilities, expertise, resources and organisational environment and culture to deliver its policies, program and activities.As a member of the senior management team of the Energy Group, you will identify emerging issues and opportunities; contribute to the setting of strategy and effective resource allocation.What you will bringSignificant experience of leading teams delivering major policy transformations.Significant experience in spatial infrastructure planning.Implementing complex strategies to build buy-in and support from key internal clients and external stakeholders.Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, economics, environmental management or science, legal, finance, spatial infrastructure planning is desirable.Other relevant information:For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. 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. VicGrid welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees.
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