regional director port phillip

4 days ago

Melbourne VIC, Australia SHK Asia Pacific Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Strategically position the Region to shape and adapt to the future
  • Lead the statewide Planning and Environmental Assessment portfolio
  • Contribute to a liveable, prosperous Victoria

About the organisation

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) delivers programs and policy across Victoria's energy, environment, climate action, and water portfolios. At the heart of this work, the Regions, Environment, Climate Action and First Peoples (RECAFP) Group brings together expertise in climate action, circular economy, environmental protection, and public land management. Through six regional divisions, DEECA Regions works with portfolio agencies, communities, service delivery partners and stakeholders to deliver integrated, place-based services and projects. Together, these groups drive innovation, champion self-determination reform, and help shape a sustainable, inclusive and prosperous future for all Victorians.

About the role

Reporting to the Executive Director, DEECA Regions, the Regional Director provides a community-centred approach to place-based service delivery for the Port Phillip region. The role leads the implementation of the Planning and Environmental Assessment portfolio, with a primary focus on renewable energy projects, state-led initiatives such as roads and transport, and place-based proposals overseen by local councils. Working closely with the Department of Transport and Planning, this role builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders including government agencies, Traditional Owner Corporations, and community groups.

About you

You are a seasoned senior executive with a strong record of leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Strategic and politically astute, you build trusted relationships to deliver impactful outcomes. You take a broad, integrated view of challenges, recognising interdependencies and aligning regional priorities with government objectives. Your leadership style fosters high-performing, inclusive teams, and you champion service excellence. With a deep understanding of the broader economic and political landscape, you lead confidently through change, driving innovation, reform, and measurable outcomes for Victorian communities.

For more information, please see SHK Microsite and the Candidate Brief. To submit an application, click 'Apply Now' (top right), submitting your CV and concise cover letter. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK. Closes 10 November 2025.

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