Job type: Full time / Until 30 June 2027
Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Occupation: Regulatory Governance and Compliance
Reference: VG/50964279C
Job posted: 16/01/2025
Closes: 30/01/2025
Classification: VPSG6
Salary Range: $134,593 - $180,115
The Manager – Regulatory Compliance will lead a small team of regulatory officers, including external advisors, to provide advice on the key regulatory, compliance and governance frameworks that apply to Offshore Wind Energy Victoria (OWEV) and to Victoria's developing offshore wind sector.
The Regulatory Compliance team will have a strong understanding of relevant State and Federal legislative, policy and governance frameworks that would apply to OWEV and offshore wind activities spanning Victorian and Commonwealth jurisdictions.
The team will be required to be familiar with key regulatory frameworks spanning land, planning and environmental laws and regulations, energy transmission networks and energy market laws and regulation, and public and administrative frameworks and processes.
The team will also be required to undertake horizon scanning to maintain Divisional awareness of local and global regulatory trends, issues and practices that might promote impact delivery of the Offshore Wind program.
The Manager – Regulatory Compliance will work in close collaboration with the Regulatory Frameworks Policy and Regulatory Engagement & Coordination teams within the branch, with other branches within OWEV, and with internal and external stakeholders across state and federal government departments, agencies and regulators.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/QualificationsAn appropriate tertiary qualification in law is mandatory.Qualifications in public administration, intergovernmental relations, regulatory and governance, economics and/or commerce, environment, land, planning, first nations, are highly desirable.Understanding of Victorian and/or national energy markets, systems and regulatory frameworks, including familiarity with renewable energy trends is desirable.Familiarity with government processes and operations including procurement rules and compliance is desirable.This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2027.
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.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 30 January 2025.
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.
Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA 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.
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