Senior Manager, Regulatory Approvals

Senior Manager, Regulatory Approvals

• Help the Victorian economy move towards net zero

• Work with a multi-disciplined dedicated CarbonNet project team

• Senior Technical Specialist (STS7), Fixed Term up to 18 months

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is seeking to appoint a Senior Manager, Regulatory Approvals responsible for leading regulatory work programs to guarantee their efficient execution and seamless integration throughout the entire project, encompassing connections with storage, technical, and commercial elements.
Reporting to the CarbonNet Permitting Director, you will oversee the planning and delivery of key aspects of the regulatory approval's strategy, including securing the required project infrastructure permits and licenses to ready the project for a Final Investment Decision. You will navigate an intricate regulatory framework that includes untested greenhouse gas legislation.
Your responsibilities will involve offering guidance on intricate regulatory issues, encompassing policy and regulatory solutions, as well as staying informed about emerging regulatory regimes in related industries like offshore wind. You will collaborate with the geoscience, technical, and commercial units of the project to implement a cohesive strategic approach. Additionally, you will oversee crucial stakeholder relationships, with a particular focus on regulators, overlapping/adjacent tenement holders, and policy teams from both Commonwealth and State governments.
To be considered for this role, it is highly advantageous to possess experience in designing and spearheading regulatory pathways and applications within the oil and gas or CCS sectors. Prior experience with the Victorian or Commonwealth Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Acts is particularly desirable. Effective communication skills are crucial in this role, requiring adeptness in both written and verbal forms as you interact with key stakeholders and influence outcomes effectively. The ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team members is paramount. Additionally, there is a demonstrated proficiency in offering strategic regulatory advice, utilising sound analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, advocate for, or implement improvements in the application of legislation and regulations pertinent to the project.
This is a great opportunity to continue building on your career, making a significant difference to this cutting-edge project and becoming an integral part of an exceptional team.
Further Information
Enquiries about this position should be directed to Victoria Mendes Da Costa, CarbonNet Permitting Director on 0419 834 881.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement. As part of the application process, you will need to include a resume and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
Applicants should view the full Position Description attached to this advertisement prior to applying.
Applications close midnight on Sunday, 14 January 2024.