Project Manager - Major Projects

About CitiPower & Powercor:

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:

This is an exciting permanent opportunity to join our Major Projects team, with flexibility to be based at various depot locations.

Reporting to the Manager Urban Major Projects, you will be responsible for delivering defined projects for Electricity Networks in line with safety, quality and governance requirements. You will apply your project management expertise and knowledge of the electricity distribution and transmission networks to successfully lead and deliver complex projects, including transmission lines and terminal stations up to 220kV.

What you’ll deliver:

• Manage and lead major projects to achieve scope, time, budget, quality, OH&S and environmental standards.
• Provide effective project management ensuring project outcomes align with approved scope of works.
• Deliver projects involving both distribution and transmission infrastructure, including terminal stations and transmission lines up to 220kV.
• Prepare, evaluate and issue tenders for construction, major plant and/or materials.
• Oversee financial management including cost control, variation management, month-end reporting and forecasting.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, including customers and internal Electricity Network Groups.
• Contribute to project scope development, approvals, and governance processes.
• Identify and implement improvements to project management systems.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety and quality standards.

To succeed in this role you’ll have:

• A Tertiary Qualification in an Engineering or associated area/ discipline
• Ability to achieve Accreditation as a CPPM with the Australian Institute of Project Management: and/or

• Experience working with Project Management principles and Project Delivery Methodology in the electrical distribution and sub-transmission areas
• Proven ability in SAP and other project management, estimating and/or management tools.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of Financial Management, project governance, forecasting and reporting. 
• The ability to identify the project schedule of works during the planning stages to assess the risks, opportunities, resource requirements, major plant items, materials and construction work practices and methodologies.
• Demonstrable practical application of construction methodology and integration of this into the planning phases of the project

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 22 October 2025. 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.