Victoria's energy grid is changing.
As our ageing coal-fired power stations close, they’re being replaced by renewable energy sources.
VicGrid is leading the planning and development of the new transmission infrastructure and renewable energy zones that will deliver reliable and affordable power to meet the state’s future energy needs.
We need people with passion, commitment and the 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 Project Support Officer will be a proactive self-starter, providing high-quality administrative support and coordination. This position will also play a key role in establishing and implementing or operationalising the team's systems and processes which include but not limited to ways of working, team rhythms and rituals, records management, report coordination and other general support services.
The position offers an opportunity for a high-performing individual to work in a fast-paced environment supporting the organisation to deliver its high-profile work, crucial for Victoria's transition to renewable energy.
You can also refer to the Position Description for more information.
What you will deliver
- Coordinate and manage information and administration systems, ensuring correspondence, external requests and briefings are appropriately allocated, meet quality and timeliness standards and are issued in line with established protocols.
- Support the implementation and day to day management of systems to manage information, reporting and records including supporting people across the organisation in using key systems.
- Assist in the development and coordination of materials and including agendas, briefs and reports for high level meetings and or stakeholders.
- Build and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, managing competing stakeholder needs, operating with a high level of autonomy to achieve the desired results in a timely and professional manner.
What you will bring
- Flexibility and adaptability: Accepts changed priorities without undue discomfort. Responds quickly to changes. Comfortable working in collaboration with teams outside of own organisation.
- Working collaboratively: Build a supportive and cooperative team environment; Engages other teams to share information in order to understand or respond to issues; Support others in challenging situations.
- Critical thinking and problem solving: Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines. Where guidelines are not available, analyses ideas available and takes action through self, or in consultation with others to resolve problems. If required, determine additional information needed to make informed decisions. Applies critical thinking and problem-solving concepts in the right context.
- Political and organisational context: Recognises the formal structure or hierarchy of an organisation and its policies and procedures.
What we offer you
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
- Mental health and wellbeing offerings through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which is extended to team members and their families for work and personal issues.
- Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment.
- Annual leave loading of 17.5% payment on top of your base salary when you take annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave
Other relevant information
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. Applicants must be an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
How to Apply
The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. 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 on Friday 30 October 2026.