Materials Coordinator

About us: 

CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy own and operate the electricity distribution networks servicing 1.9 million customers located across 65% of Victoria. These customers include a large number of households, as well as commercial and industrial businesses, world class arts, health and sporting precincts, popular tourism regions and the biggest infrastructure projects in Victoria. 

We provide reliable, safe and affordable electricity and our businesses are independently rated as the best in the country for their efficiency. Sustaining this is all the more critical and challenging as greater electrification of homes, fleets and industries becomes a core strategy for reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change.    

We value inclusive leadership and teams and celebrate the results of succeeding together. 
But our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. 

About the role: 

As an important member of the project team, the materials coordinator primary role is to provide input to Project Managers regarding initial task list build up. Order materials for project delivery and check materials as ordered are delivered and ready for the project. Communicate problems and variations and maintain records. Manage internal allocation of materials per project to ensure project completion.

Note - Incumbents may be required to undertake availability duties.

What you’ll deliver:

•    Final job lots complete with contents `fit for purpose' to deliver the projects.
•    Back-order monitoring and logistics prompt for materials delivery.
•    Ensure appropriate materials and plant are SAP entered and ordered.
•    Ensure project team can concentrate on their part of the project in confidence that the correct materials will be ordered and available at the time of construction.

To succeed in the role, you’ll have: 

•    Experience in assessing exact detailed material requirements for construction projects is essential.
•    Skills in Excel and SAP.
•    Experience in ordering materials in SAP would be an advantage.
•    Knowledge of assets, design and work practices associated with Network Asset Maintenance.

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 Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ 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 19 September 2024. 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 LGBTQI+ 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 work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse. This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.