Regional Director

6 days ago


West Gippsland Latrobe Valley, Australia VicGrid Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The Opportunity

The Regional Director will lead Gippsland's strategic integration of VicGrid's REZ strategy agenda. This role is responsible for driving the coordination of land use, infrastructure planning, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver Victoria's REZ Strategy in a way that maximises regional outcomes and benefits.

If this sounds like a program you want to be a part of, keep reading to find out some 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

  • Lead the regional rollout of the REZ Strategy, working with system planning, land use, energy infrastructure, Traditional Owner and community priorities, and regional social and economic development to deliver cohesive, impactful outcomes.
  • Provide timely, expert policy, technical, and place-based advice on the regional integration of VicGrid's REZ planning, land use, energy system development, and benefits approach to Ministers, executives, and delivery partners.
  • Lead complex, multi-stakeholder planning, coordination, and engagement programs across REZ areas - including the Victorian Transmission Plan - ensuring strong governance, risk management, and alignment with regulatory, environmental, and community priorities.
  • Support the development and lead the implementation of social value, benefit-sharing, and investment strategies that deliver lasting benefits to communities hosting renewable energy and transmission infrastructure.

What you will bring

  • Senior leadership experience in infrastructure, energy, land use planning, or regional development, with a track record of delivering strategies in complex regulatory and stakeholder environments.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with regional communities, Traditional Owners, and industry, co-designing place-based solutions that balance competing land use and infrastructure priorities.
  • Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex, cross-sector programs, with strengths in governance, risk management, inter-agency collaboration, and Ministerial engagement
  • An understanding of energy markets and transmission infrastructure planning, with strong knowledge of the technical, policy, and regulatory frameworks for Victoria's Renewable Energy Zones will be looked upon favourably.

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.

How to Apply

This is an ongoing position. The role can be located across Gippsland, with occasional overnight travel required across the region.

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 Sunday, 31 August 2025.



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