Transformation Lead – Victorian Energy Upgrades

About the role

The Essential Services Commission, Victoria's independent economic regulator of essential services, is recruiting a Transformation Lead for its Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) division. The role shapes and delivers a major program of change across the division, strengthening capability in people, processes and technology so the Victorian energy efficiency program continues to be delivered. Reporting to the Executive Director, Victorian Energy Upgrades, you will lead a small transformation team and bring together people across the division to turn strategic priorities into practical improvements. This is a fixed-term, full-time position until 30 June 2028, based in Melbourne with hybrid work.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and lead the core transformation team to deliver the VEU Transformation Program
• Develop business cases and shape the program delivery model to support investment and implementation decisions
• Coordinate delivery across program streams, including planning, prioritisation, sequencing and resourcing of initiatives
• Manage program-level risks, issues, interdependencies and governance reporting
• Lead the delivery of key transformation initiatives and support change adoption across the division
• Engage and influence stakeholders to build support while improving program processes, tools and communications

Required profile

• An experienced transformation or program delivery leader able to move between strategy and implementation
• Comfortable establishing new programs, leading through ambiguity and influencing people in a complex regulatory environment
• Corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period; ongoing positions are only open to Australian/New Zealand citizens or permanent residents

Applications close 23 November 2026 and must include a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Preferred applicants undergo mandatory pre-employment screening.