Urgent: Senior Advisor, Strategy and Reporting

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: Other

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1886122

VicGrid is where you want 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

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Executive Team and senior leaders across VicGrid, the Senior Advisor will provide strategic and timely advice on a wide range of government-related strategy, reporting, integration and governance issues to help the executive team achieve VicGrid's goals and deliverables, operating in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and demands.

If this sounds like a program you want to be a part of, keep reading to find out some of the things you will be responsible for delivering and some of the skills and experience you will bring with you. You can also refer to the Position Description for more information.

What you will deliver

- Provide strategic, high-level advice and support to the CEO, executive team, and senior leaders on complex issues, including government approvals, departmental timelines, and key stakeholder engagement across Victoria's energy sector.
- Drive VicGrid's strategy, governance, and reporting processes, from corporate planning to the annual report – while using data and insights to strengthen performance and long-term organisational capability.
- Draft, review, and refine sensitive and complex reports, correspondence, and presentations, ensuring consistency with VicGrid's objectives and communication standards.
- Lead executive-level responses to information requests and reporting requirements, including whole-of-government submissions and audits.

What you will bring

- A track record of providing strategic advice and high-level support to senior executives, ideally within government, public policy, or sectors such as infrastructure, energy, or planning.
- Strong judgement, political awareness, and discretion in handling sensitive or high-profile matters, with the ability to operate independently.
- Excellent relationship-building skills, able to engage effectively with executives, government departments, and external partners.
- Experience delivering strategy and business planning processes, and enterprise-level reporting.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise, fit-for-purpose advice tailored to technical experts and senior decision-makers alike.

If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we/'d love to hear from you.

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.
- A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

How to Apply

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 Friday October 3.

Applications close Friday 3 October 2025 at 11.59pm

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