- SES2 Executive level role
- Shape the commercial delivery of one of Victoria’s energy infrastructure agenda
- Lead and negotiate complex commercial arrangements and contracts
VicGrid is playing a critical role in shaping Victoria’s energy future. As the organisation responsible for planning and developing the infrastructure required to support the state’s transition to renewable energy, VicGrid is delivering some of the most significant and complex transmission and energy infrastructure projects in Australia.
The Opportunity
An exceptional opportunity now exists for an accomplished commercial and infrastructure leader to join VicGrid as Director, Projects – Commercial, reporting to the Director of Commercial. This is a pivotal senior leadership role providing strategic commercial, contractual, procurement and financial oversight across VicGrid’s multibillion-dollar portfolio of transmission and infrastructure projects, currently valued at approximately $10 billion and forecast to significantly expand in coming years.
You will lead commercial strategy and execution across a diverse portfolio of large-scale projects, including major transmission infrastructure, offshore wind connection developments in Gippsland and South West Victoria, and other critical projects aligned to Victoria’s Integrated System Planning agenda. Working at the intersection of infrastructure delivery, project finance, procurement and stakeholder management, you will play a critical role in ensuring projects are structured, negotiated, procured and delivered effectively to optimise outcomes for Victorian consumers. Working closely with executive leadership, project delivery teams, government and external partners, the role ensures strong commercial alignment, risk management and delivery outcomes across programs. You will lead and mentor a high-performing commercial team within a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment.
About You
You are a commercially astute and highly credible executive with deep experience leading complex infrastructure contracts, commercial negotiations and project delivery in large scale capital environments such as energy, transport, rail, mining, oil & gas and major infrastructure. You will bring proven experience delivering multi-billion-dollar commercial deals end-to-end, with strong expertise in PPP transactions, concession models, project finance and collaborative contracting frameworks. Combining strong commercial acumen with deep knowledge of project controls, governance, risk and whole-of-life delivery, they are adept at providing oversight across procurement, negotiation, construction and execution phases. Highly regarded for your enterprise leadership and ability to influence key stakeholders, you build trusted relationships across executive, government, financial and delivery stakeholders while driving performance within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the commercial delivery of one of Victoria’s most important infrastructure and energy transformation agendas. You will work on nation-shaping projects, influence major investment outcomes, and contribute directly to the long-term reliability, sustainability and affordability of energy infrastructure across Victoria. This is a career-defining executive opportunity for senior commercial leaders seeking scale, complexity and purpose.
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To apply, please click ‘apply now’ and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Natasha Diamond on 0412 822 348 or Aleisha Cajaglis on 0439 910 866.
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Applications close on Wednesday 10 th June.
