Director, Network Operations Oversight

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $225,000 - $290,600

Grade: VPS SES1

Occupation: Projects

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1882074

The Director, Network Operations Oversight at VicGrid plays a pivotal leadership role in overseeing the planning, monitoring and operations of Victoria's future electricity transmission network. The role leads a multidisciplinary team focused on ensuring the secure, efficient, and reliable operation of transmission infrastructure to support Victoria's renewable energy transition.

VicGrid is where you want to be

If you want to do work that matters, then this 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.

The Opportunity

The Director, Network Operations Oversight at VicGrid plays a pivotal leadership role in overseeing the planning, monitoring and operations of Victoria's future electricity transmission network. The role leads a multidisciplinary team focused on ensuring the secure, efficient, and reliable operation of transmission infrastructure to support Victoria's renewable energy transition.

This position works collaboratively across government, industry, and regulators to ensure VicGrid's network development plans are effectively implemented, operational risks are mitigated, and that Victoria's energy system remains reliable and resilient during a period of transformational change.

What you will deliver

• Provide oversight and facilitate the assessment of power system and operational readiness for new and modified network augmentations, including Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) and interconnectors.
• Ensure the timely identification and mitigation of operational risks as new assets are integrated into the transmission network.
• Oversee the planning and review of control schemes associated with network updates.
• Manage the receipt and distribution of recommendations for the creation or modification of control schemes to maintain and enhance network performance.

What you will bring

• Extensive experience in power system operations or transmission network planning, with a strong understanding of operational readiness, system security, and technical integration of new assets.
• High-level knowledge of the National Electricity Market (NEM), including the application of the NER/NEL, and mechanisms for system strength, inertia, ancillary services, and control schemes.
• Ability to manage control scheme planning, including reviewing and implementing updates to ensure network performance.

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 Careers.Vic 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. 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.

How to Apply

This is a fixed term position available on a three year fixed term contract. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, with some overnight travel. 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 Thursday, 11 September 2025.

Applications close Thursday 11 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

28 August 2025