Industry Transition Strategist - Solar Victoria

The Industry Transition Strategist is responsible for leading the end‑to‑end development and delivery of a supported industry transition strategy and associated plans and approaches that support the residential and commercial sectors to leverage opportunities in renewable and distributed energy programs delivered by Solar Victoria. This will include but not be limited to preparing industry to be ready and able to participate as new and emerging programs and technologies enter the market and to ensure a smooth and effective transition for government, industry, and customers.

The role will lead and foster an integrated approach across Solar Victoria and DEECA, bringing together subject matter expertise to align on government policy and strategy, and to deliver strategic advice, briefings and data to enable informed decision-making by senior leaders and the Minister, and to adequately prepare industry for program changes in the cleaner energy ecosystem.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

Mandatory:

• High level commercial acumen with extensive experience in providing informed and strategic advice and reports that include analysis, insights and recommendations to enable decision-making by high level government stakeholders.
• Excellent relationship building skills with an ability to bring together subject matter experts from multi-disciplinary teams to formulate aligned advice and recommendations that ensure government’s goals and objectives are met.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management, and verbal and written communications with an ability to deliver quality high-level reports and business cases.

Desirable:

• Post secondary qualifications in business, economics, finance, policy design, project management or change management.
• A well-developed understanding of Victorian Government decision-making processes. 

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2027. The successful candidate can select a base of either our Melbourne or Morwell office, hybrid work arrangements are also 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.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. 

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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 13 June 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History 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

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