Program Controller

About us:

At CitiPower and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 1.3 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:

We are currently looking for an experienced Program Controller to join our Urban Programs team in a full-time permanent role. Please note the location of this role is Market Street, Melbourne.

The role itself will be responsible for driving project control functions to enable an optimal, transparent and risk-managed delivery of the works program to meet business needs and expectations. These project control functions include cost control, design targets, scheduling, contract management, quality control, data integrity, issues tracking, and lessons learnt.

What you’ll deliver:

• Develop and maintain accurate project budgets and cost tracking systems within SAP.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to establish baseline expenditure forecasts and conduct monthly reviews across the full project and budget lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Design Team Leaders to manage and track design delivery milestones.
• Lead monthly performance review meetings with key stakeholders, covering time, cost, gate status, risks, opportunities, and any required escalations.
• Proactively engage with Project Managers, Responsible Officers, and other stakeholders to ensure data accuracy, support project progress, and influence effective decision-making.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and strengthen project governance.

To succeed in this role you’ll have:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Accounting, Finance or Project Management
• Proven ability to apply project management and control principles on major projects
• Experience working in a project team environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues at different levels across the business
• Experience in project planning tools (eg, MS Project) and SAP

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 & Inclusion Strategy 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  6th August. For the full Position Description, reach out to Tamara Duncan 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 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.