Senior Project Delivery Lead

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 currently have an exciting opportunity available in the Urban Projects team for a Senior Project Delivery Lead. The role will be responsible for the delivery of complex, high volume Customer Initiated Augmentation Works and will act as the centre point for meeting the needs of the customer and our business.

What you will deliver:

• Using high levels of negotiation and communication with customers & businesses to develop and maintain the successful delivery of Customer Initiated Augmentation Works
• Manage stakeholder expectations with a focus on reaching negotiable outcomes within a timely manner and ensuring network capacity, safety and commercial factors are all met
• Ensure all contractors and contractor activities comply with legislative, regulatory and contractual obligations
• Ensure complex customer project targets are achieved and any project risks are managed and communicated
• Provide technical advice on projects to internal and external stakeholders as needed

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Diploma of Project Management qualification
• Certificate IV in ESI Power Systems/Associate Diploma of Electrical Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Experience in applying Project Management principles
• Electrical industry experience such as field experience or proven experience in complex electrical network extension projects
• Knowledge and understanding of VESI design is highly desirable
• Familiarity with CitiPower and Powercor Technical Standards and construction practices is highly desirable
• Demonstrated leadership experience relating to Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures

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 9th July. 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.