Program Manager Lines Maintenance

About us:

At CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 2 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.

We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we’re committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing. It’s why our people stick around, whether you live in the city or across regional and rural Victoria, we’re doing the work where it matters most - right in your own community.

As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand.

If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role:

The role requires the management and leadership of teams to deliver the lines maintenance program through management methodology, financial management, control and governance, development and implementation of initiatives, project/program reporting and forecasting, quality control to ensure achievement and compliance with our policies and procedures.

This role requires regular travel across Ballarat, Warrnambool, Maryborough, Colac and Horsham, and it can be based in any of these depots. It comes with a part-private use vehicle.

What you’ll deliver:

• Influence teams from across the business to ensure that the program is delivered to a high level of quality and in a timely and efficient manner.
• Make program decisions, participate in decision making with consideration for broader business agenda and objectives.
• Keep abreast of industry changes and create strategies to ensure the relevance of the business in a dynamically changing market.
• Communicate and impart strategies and complex ideas to all levels (from board to team member).
• Manage the Inspection based overhead lines maintenance program and to optimise lifespan, performance, reliability and safety.
• Implement and continuously improve maintenance program delivery in collaboration with Electricity Networks and the Field Delivery Team.
• Provide program and technical support to the field-based workforce in carrying out the maintenance activities.
• Successfully develop and embed fit for purpose capabilities, processes or process improvements that meet the agility needed for the business to be competitive.

To succeed in the role, you’ll have:

• Tertiary qualification in an Engineering, Project Management, Construction or Management discipline.
• Extensive experience in the power industry in the areas of project management, construction and/or operations.
• Previous experience leading a large and diverse technical workforce.
• Detailed understanding of overhead line asset maintenance processes and systems including overhead line methodologies/techniques.
• Detailed knowledge of all aspects associated with project management & business management.

Your career with us:

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be.

With an embedded Diversity. Equity and Inclusion and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.  We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here for more information on how we create and support a diverse and equitable workplace. 

Understand how our benefits can support you. We offer a health and wellbeing subsidy (up to $600 per year), paid parental leave of up to 15 weeks for the primary carer, and more. 

What’s next?

If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us at careers@powercor.com.au.

Please submit your application via our Careers website by 30 November 2025. For the full Position Description, please reach out to Luke Castro from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au      

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and people living with disability.

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us.

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.