- New Board to oversee Victoria’s energy transition
- Ensure projects align with state and federal objectives
- Promote community and industry collaboration
About the organisation
VicGrid is at the forefront of Victoria’s energy transition, VicGrid established to play a critical role in connecting renewable energy projects, including offshore wind farms and Renewable Energy Zones, to the state’s electricity grid. Collaborating with stakeholders such as the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), government agencies, and industry partners, VicGrid will ensure that infrastructure projects align with state and national energy objectives. By modernising the transmission network and integrating sustainable energy sources, VicGrid will deliver solutions that enhance Victoria’s energy security, reliability, and sustainability. VicGrid’s work is critical in shaping a clean energy future for Victoria, supporting its economic growth, and ensuring a resilient and reliable energy supply for all Victorians.
About the role
The inaugural VicGrid Board will have seven members, bringing expertise in energy infrastructure, strategy, governance, legal and financial management, and stakeholder engagement. The Board’s key responsibilities include overseeing VicGrid’s strategic direction, advising on major energy infrastructure projects, ensuring effective governance, and developing strong community and industry partnerships. Members will contribute their diverse skills, experience and expertise to risk oversight, investment decisions, and long-term planning to support a sustainable and coordinated energy transition for Victoria. The Board will meet regularly to provide leadership and guidance on VicGrid’s operations and priorities.
About you
Board members will bring the skills and insight required to shape the organisation’s strategic direction in its next phase and into the future. A sound understanding of the energy sector, particularly energy infrastructure, is desirable, alongside strong capabilities in financial management and law. Candidates will ideally have experience serving onboards or committees, with demonstrated knowledge in areas such as audit and risk management, capital projects, strategic development, and operational oversight. Lived experience that reflects the diversity of communities, landholders and geographic contexts will be highly valued along with expertise in stakeholder and community engagement, governance in corporate or public sector settings, and people and culture, including industrial relations. Board members will be proactive, collaborative, and committed to rebuilding and strengthening Victoria’s energy system, serving the whole Victorian community, ensuring a resilient, sustainable, and collaborative approach.
The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. Applications are encouraged from people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer people.
For more information, please download the Candidate Information Brief and Application Form . To express your interest, address requirements as set out and submit your CV (Resume) and the special Application Form by clicking ‘apply now’ (top right). Please note, your Application Form replaces a cover letter. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK. Applications close at 11:59 PM on 20 June 2025.
