Economic and Finance Lead, Project Delivery

6 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Full time

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) employs more than 4,800 staff in 91 locations across the state and brings together Victoria's climate change, biodiversity protection, resources, water, energy, land management, agriculture and forest and fire management functions. DEECA is dedicated to improving Victoria's liveability while protecting the state's natural environment, infrastructure, and heritage for future generations.
VicGrid is a division in DEECA's Energy Group that co-ordinates the planning and development of Victoria's Renewable Energy Zones (REZs), including overseeing investments to strengthen the transmission grid and unlock the potential of REZs. VicGrid is facilitating major transmission network upgrades in Victoria and implementing transmission planning reforms through the Victorian Transmission Investment Framework, which includes the development and delivery of transmission infrastructure projects.
Reporting to the Director of Project Delivery, the Economic and Finance Lead, Project Delivery is responsible for leading the development of business cases for key transmission infrastructure projects in the development and delivery phase in Victoria, as well as developing and implementing VicGrid's finance strategies for these projects. Among the initiatives, the Economic and Finance Lead, Project Delivery oversees the development of the business cases and commercial frameworks for specific transmission projects to coordinate offshore wind in Victoria. The position will also interface with the commercial and transaction team and DEECA's Finance, Infrastructure and Procurement Services division on a range of activities.
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience formulating business cases for complex projects, ideally in a government context, as well as experience in strategic financial management, preferably for major infrastructure projects. You also have the ability to manage interface relationships and multiple stakeholders for complex programs of work in the energy or related sector(s). An understanding of the government authorising environment and decision making in relation to major infrastructure projects is highly desirable, along with tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant field such as accounting, finance, or commerce.

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.

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