Senior Adviser, Social Value and Inclusion Job posted: 01/11/2024
Job type: Fixed term / 2 year fixed term
Organisation: VicGrid
Occupation: Other
Reference: VG/1829220
Closes: 17/11/2024
Classification: VPSG5
Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764
VicGrid is where you want to be if you want to do work that matters. 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. We need people with passion, excitement, and capability to work in a fast-paced delivery environment. If you want to be a part of shaping Victoria's renewable energy transition, we want you to work with us.
The Opportunity
The Senior Adviser, Social Value and Inclusion will be responsible for developing policy to help generate community acceptance of and support for Victoria's future Renewable Energy Zones (REZs). The position will be responsible for developing 'place-based' policy and programs to deliver benefits to communities and Traditional Owners under the Victorian Transmission Investment Framework (VTIF). Reporting to the Manager, Social Value and Inclusion, this position will play a pivotal role in engaging with key stakeholders across VicGrid in the design of initiatives that will deliver the Victorian Government's new REZ benefit sharing plan. In addition, they will develop briefing packs for Ministers, stakeholders, and other parts of government, and provide internal advice on measures to help increase acceptance of renewable energy and transmission infrastructure.
What you will deliver
Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, strategies, programs, and initiatives to deliver value and benefit to communities and Traditional Owners as a result of Victoria's transition to renewable energy. Manage complex and time-critical projects, recognising barriers and developing effective solutions to deal with them. Actively managing risks and working with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of tasks. Deliver inputs into the development and implementation of 'place-based' policy and program design to recognise the role that host communities and landholders play in supporting REZs through delivering positive social outcomes. Proactively identify potentially significant political and program risks associated with REZ development. Identify mitigation measures to address these risks and manage these to a resolution, escalating issues as required. Identify recurring problems and options to prevent future recurrence by integrating solutions into work processes. What you will bring
A collaborative working style and well-established interpersonal skills. An understanding of government, public policy, legislative, and parliamentary processes. Experience in delivering outcomes in challenging and complex policy, regulatory, and/or technical environments with government and non-government stakeholders. An appropriate tertiary qualification in social policy or similar field. 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.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
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, or job sharing.
How to Apply
This is a 2-year fixed term position. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, with some overnight travel. Hybrid work arrangements available. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and a one-page summary of their skills and relevant experience. For further information please refer to the attached position description. Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 17th November 2024.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the VicGrid job application system.
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