Program Director, Infrastructure and Governance
Shape Victoria's Renewable Energy Future
As Program Director, Infrastructure and Governance, reporting to the Executive Director, Offshore Wind Energy Victoria, you will play a critical role in one of the State's most significant renewable energy initiatives, ensuring the offshore wind program is strategically governed, effectively integrated with enabling infrastructure, and positioned for successful delivery.
Working at the centre of a complex, high-profile program, you will oversee governance frameworks, program reporting, risk management and coordination across key enabling infrastructure projects, including ports and transmission. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across government to drive alignment, support informed decision-making and ensure critical interfaces are effectively managed.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape Victoria's renewable energy future by leading the governance and infrastructure foundations that will underpin a new offshore wind industry.
About You
You are an experienced program leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and can bring together diverse stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes. You combine strong governance and infrastructure expertise with exceptional leadership, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
You Will Bring
We employ approximately 6,300 staff, including around 600 seasonal staff, across more than 86 locations throughout Victoria, across energy, environment, climate action, water, agriculture, and resources portfolios.
Our challenge is to maintain Victoria's liveability, with a population expected to almost double by 2050, while responding to climate change and protecting our natural environment, infrastructure and heritage for future generations. We take a community-centred approach and involve communities and key stakeholders in decisions and policies that affect them and we collaborate across our portfolios to design and deliver services and programs.
This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2030. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with 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 or call Felicity Sands, Acting Executive Director, Offshore Wind Energy Victoria on 0429 602 629 or email felicity.sands@deeca.vic.gov.au.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
Other Relevant Information
Preferred candidates will be required to:
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants must be an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.
We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.
For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply visit www.careers.vic.gov.au
As Program Director, Infrastructure and Governance, reporting to the Executive Director, Offshore Wind Energy Victoria, you will play a critical role in one of the State's most significant renewable energy initiatives, ensuring the offshore wind program is strategically governed, effectively integrated with enabling infrastructure, and positioned for successful delivery.
Working at the centre of a complex, high-profile program, you will oversee governance frameworks, program reporting, risk management and coordination across key enabling infrastructure projects, including ports and transmission. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across government to drive alignment, support informed decision-making and ensure critical interfaces are effectively managed.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape Victoria's renewable energy future by leading the governance and infrastructure foundations that will underpin a new offshore wind industry.
About You
You are an experienced program leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and can bring together diverse stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes. You combine strong governance and infrastructure expertise with exceptional leadership, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
You Will Bring
- Significant experience leading governance, program management or major infrastructure initiatives within government or industry.
- Deep expertise in infrastructure program delivery, governance frameworks, risk management and strategic planning.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience working across government agencies, delivery partners and senior executives.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
- Proven leadership experience building high-performing teams and delivering outcomes in dynamic and ambiguous environments.
- A strong understanding of major infrastructure delivery and the Victorian and national energy landscape. Experience in the offshore wind sector will be highly regarded.
We employ approximately 6,300 staff, including around 600 seasonal staff, across more than 86 locations throughout Victoria, across energy, environment, climate action, water, agriculture, and resources portfolios.
Our challenge is to maintain Victoria's liveability, with a population expected to almost double by 2050, while responding to climate change and protecting our natural environment, infrastructure and heritage for future generations. We take a community-centred approach and involve communities and key stakeholders in decisions and policies that affect them and we collaborate across our portfolios to design and deliver services and programs.
This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2030. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with 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 or call Felicity Sands, Acting Executive Director, Offshore Wind Energy Victoria on 0429 602 629 or email felicity.sands@deeca.vic.gov.au.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
Other Relevant Information
Preferred candidates will be required to:
- undertake pre-employment screening, including completion of a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check
- have their misconduct declarations validated, irrespective of whether misconduct has been declared or not
- provide at least two appropriate referees, including their current direct line manager or where relevant (i.e. because they are not employed) most recent direct line manager in accordance with the requirements set out in executive reference checks.
- provide evidence of their right to work in Australia
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants must be an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.
We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.
For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply visit www.careers.vic.gov.au