Director, Access Establishment

The Opportunity

The Director, Access Establishment is a critical leadership role responsible for both establishing and leading the Access function within VicGrid to enable timely, coordinated and compliant access to land and network infrastructure for priority energy projects. Reporting to the Executive Director, REZ Development and Access, this position is accountable for leading the program to shape the design of the new Victorian Access Regime, driving complex, interconnected approval regulatory and approval pathways and standing up the operating model to deliver the new regime.

What you will deliver

• You will lead the establishment and maturation of the access function within VicGrid, including defining operating frameworks, governance, and delivery models suited to a State Business Corporation environment.
• Drive coordination across VicGrid, DEECA and external stakeholders to drive decision making, ensuring alignment with policy, regulatory and delivery objectives.
• Lead engagement with renewable energy and storage developers, project financiers and energy market bodies to build support for the Victorian Access Regime.
• Shape and influence government approval pathways, ensuring projects progress through planning, regulatory and stakeholder interfaces with clarity, confidence and reduced risk.
• Support and complement the Executive Director, REZ Development and Access by strengthening capability in areas requiring additional leadership depth, particularly in delivery execution and cross-system integration.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated experience leading complex infrastructure, energy or government programs within highly regulated environments, with a strong understanding of how policy, regulation and delivery intersect to enable successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, providing ongoing coaching and mentorship, setting clear direction, and acting as a trusted point of contact for guidance, support and escalation on complex matters.
• Proven ability to establish or transform functions, including designing operating models, governance frameworks and delivery systems from inception.
• Deep expertise in navigating government, experience establishing highly regulated functions.

What we offer you

• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Mental health and wellbeing offerings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which is extended to team members and their families for work and personal issues

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.

How to Apply

This is a fixed term position available on a 12 months fixed term contract. 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 cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at 11:59pm on 21st September 2026.