Director, Portfolio, Strategy and Development

Director, Portfolio, Strategy and Development

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If you want to do work that matters, then VicGrid 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 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

Reporting to the Executive Director, Project Delivery, the Director, Portfolio, Strategy and Development is responsible for the undertaking of major energy infrastructure planning studies and the preparation of business cases to ensure future VicGrid transmission projects are developed, procured and delivered efficiently and effectively. The role will proactively lead the management of design and the resolution of technical engineering issues and will be responsible for driving capacity and capability among the project development professionals.

What you will deliver

• You will lead VicGrid's strategic approach to developing and delivering the portfolio of transmission infrastructure.

• You will oversee the preparation of detailed investment cases including the process for approval with the VicGrid investment committee and board.

• You will lead strategic initiatives to enable implementation of the portfolio of works associated with industry, supply chain, program packaging and community initiatives

• You will oversee the effective use of specialist capabilities across a range of technical disciplines such as engineering, land, planning, environment, project estimating and scheduling, legal and commercial.

• You will provide authoritative advice regarding VicGrid's program to senior executives, government and private sector stakeholders to ensure an integrated and coordinated program of works.

What you will bring

• Extensive experience in the preparation of investment cases, planning, design and development for major infrastructure projects.

• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams of technical subject matters experts, consistently building and delivering high performance.

• Demonstrated understanding of the development and delivery methodologies appropriate for major infrastructure projects.

• Extensive experience driving high quality outcomes, ensuring timeframes and schedules are met, where multiple stakeholders have competing demands.

What we offer you

• 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

Other relevant information

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

How to Apply

This is a fixed term position available on a three-year fixed term contract. The work location for this position is Level 37/2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.

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 Sunday 24th August 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionProject Management and Management
• IndustriesServices for Renewable Energy

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