Director, Energy Safety and Security

About this role

Be the trusted force behind Victoria's energy resilience—lead with purpose, protect with vision.

About the role

Are you ready to lead at the intersection of policy, regulation, and emergency response in one of Victoria's most vital sectors? As Director, Energy Safety and Security within the Energy Group at DEECA, you'll head a high-performing team responsible for safeguarding the reliability, security, and safety of the state's energy systems—across electricity, gas, and liquid fuels. From overseeing emergency preparedness to driving major reform initiatives, this is a rare opportunity to influence state-wide outcomes and build strategic partnerships that protect Victoria's energy future.

About you:

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.
• Experience in energy policy and/ or emergency management is desirable but not necessary.
• Leadership skills to build and maintain a constructive, high-performing team culture.

About the Branch

The Energy Safety and Security Branch develops policy and programs and administers legislation to provide for safe, reliable, and secure energy networks for Victorians. This includes energy safety, energy emergency management, energy security and preparedness and gas pipeline regulation.

We lead key government initiatives including the State Emergency Management Plan – Energy sub-plan, and the Energy Safety Review.

We work with Emergency Management Victoria, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), Energy Safe Victoria, network licensees and energy producers, domestic and industry consumers, and other stakeholders.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of up to 5 years. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with 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 or call Katie Brown, Executive Director on 0428 691 547 or email katie.brown@deeca.vic.gov.au.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 22 May 2025.

Other relevant information:

If you are current DEECA employee, employed on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis you are eligible to apply for this role. People on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and contractors, are not eligible to apply. 

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. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.