Project Manager, Getting to Fair

About us 

The Essential Services Commission is Victoria’s independent economic regulator of essential services supplied by a range of industries. The commission’s functions include:

• making regulatory decisions with respect to prescribed industries (including price determinations, licensing, customer protection and access disputes).
• undertaking reviews and providing advice to Ministers on a range of economic and regulatory matters.
• administering the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

About the role

• The role will focus on implementing the commission’s strategy to advance equity for Victorian consumers which is among the Focus Areas for the commission’s 2025-29 Strategic Plan. The role will work across the various divisions of the commission and across its regulated and administered sectors to help deliver a set of priority actions and to inform the commission’s future work program.
• Key capabilities for the role include working collaboratively, strategic planning, problem solving and the ability to communicate with impact. 

This is a fixed term position until 30 June 2027. The work location for this position is 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne with some hybrid work arrangements available.

Key accountabilities

• Deliver and implement the updated ‘Getting to Fair’ strategy that fully reflects the priorities and preferences of commission decision makers to advance equitable access and just consumer outcomes.
• Advance internally and externally key concepts, ideas and issues relevant to consumer’s experience of vulnerability and equity.
• Engage internally to support the development of priority activities that appropriately reflect the objectives of the strategy.
• Manage and evolve the ‘Getting to Fair’ program of work to the satisfaction of the line-manager and lead director.

Please refer to the attached position description for the principal functions and key selection criteria.

How to apply

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All applications should include:

• a resume; and
• a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, highlighting your skills and relevant experience in relation to the role.

If you require any adjustments to equitably participate in the recruitment process, or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact people.culture@esc.vic.gov.au for support.

Our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace 

Be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while supporting flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance work and life. You’ll be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth. 

We are Equal Employment Opportunity employer with inclusive leaders committed to driving a workplace culture that prioritises equity, safety, respect, and flexibility for all staff. We uphold the principles of Aboriginal self-determination in caring for our community.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, gender identity, parental/carer status, ability, religion, or cultural backgrounds.

For more information visit https://www.esc.vic.gov.au/about-us/careers

Other relevant information

Applicants must have corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period to be appointed to this role. Ongoing positions are only available to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents. 

Preferred applicants are required to undergo mandatory pre-employment screening, which includes a national criminal history check, right to work verification, qualification checks, statutory declaration disclosing any previous misconduct investigations and declaration of private interests.ee attached