Senior Planning and Environment Project Officer

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 Senior Planning and Environment EES Project Officer sits within the project delivery team and plays a key role in supporting the delivery of the Environment Effects Statement (EES) for Victoria's Offshore Wind Transmission project, with the opportunity to continue supporting future VicGrid major transmission and energy infrastructure projects as the program expands.

This position is responsible for providing specialist planning, environmental and approvals advice across the current EES process, including coordination of technical assessments, review of key documentation, stakeholder and regulator interface (including IAU and TRG processes), input to statutory approvals pathways, and support of internal governance requirements. The role works closely with project leadership, technical consultants, government agencies, and Traditional Owner groups to ensure the EES is delivered to a high standard, on program, and in compliance with legislative and policy requirements.

The position will also involve periodic travel to Gippsland to support on-ground project activities and provide technical input for community and stakeholder engagement as required.

If this sounds like a program you'd like to be part of, read on to learn more about the responsibilities of the role and the skills and experience you would bring to the team. Further detail is available in the Position Description.

What you will deliver

• Lead and support delivery of the Offshore Wind Transmission EES, including coordination of specialist assessments, approvals documentation, statutory referrals, planning inputs and cultural heritage processes.
• Provide clear, practical planning and environmental advice to the VicGrid project team and delivery partners to inform impact assessment, corridor refinement and approvals decisions.
• Support strong, respectful relationships with Traditional Owners and First Peoples through consultation, cultural heritage investigations and approvals processes.
• Travel to Gippsland as needed to support community and stakeholder engagement, including attending local meetings and project events

What you will bring

• Demonstrated knowledge of both the EES process sand best practice environmental impact assessment, the Victorian and Federal planning and environmental approvals processes and legislation relevant to the development and delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• Sound knowledge of the administration and legislative aspects of planning and/or environmental management of infrastructure projects and protection of the environment, including demonstrated experience in preparing planning, heritage and/or environmental approval documentation.
• Proven high level interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders, providing sound technical advice on planning and/or environmental matters in a major project or infrastructure context.

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

What we offer you

We are committed to creating a workplace that inspires and engages you. Joining our new organisation as it establishes its footprint empowers and provides you with the opportunity to influence and shape our culture as well as providing:

• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Mental health and wellbeing offerings through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which is extended to team members and their families for work and personal issues
• Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment
• Annual leave loading of 17.5% payment on top of your base salary when you take annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave

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

VicGrid became a state business corporation on November 1, 2025, and officially took on the planning role from AEMO. VicGrid welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.

How to Apply

This is an ongoing position.
The work location for this position is
2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.
Hybrid work arrangements available. For further information please request a position description via this email

Applications close at 11:59pm on Friday, 19th December 2025.