Senior Field Leader - Burnley

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

 
We have a unique opportunity for an experienced influential leader to join the Network Services team to take on the role as Senior Field Leader based at our Brooklyn depot.
 
Reporting to the Field Delivery Manager, the successful incumbent will manage the overhead works program (construction, maintenance and restoration works) allocated to the area in a way that meets and exceeds key performance metrics.
 
You will play a pivotal role in managing and leading a depot of Field Leaders, employees, contractors and service providers with technical skillsets to meet the requirements of the company, and our clients, as measured by health, safety, environmental, schedule, quality and cost metrics.
 

 
Key duties and responsibilities
 

• Lead the delivery of our Overhead capital works program
• Provide leadership for employees and resources across a whole depot/area.
• Provide support, direction and leadership to local (or across area) Field Leaders in all operational and people-related tasks.
• Play a lead role in the implementation of improvement programs to drive innovation in all parts of the workplace.
• Provide strategic direction to local field teams to enhance capability and efficiency in an ever-changing operational environment.
• Ensure the effective coordination of multi discipline teams working on complex electrical distribution projects.
• Support the Field Delivery Manager in managing people issues and opportunities as required, and acting as an SME for business improvement initiatives.
• Proactively play a part in driving and developing capabilities and skills across the teams in the depot.
• Be a strong role model and champion of Health, Safety & Environment values.
   
   

Required skills and experience
 

• Tertiary qualifications in an Engineering or Management discipline with demonstrated extensive experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of the electrical distribution industry.
• Significant experience at a senior leadership role and management of a large, unionised field /construction workforce.
• Experience in work force change and planning and implementing transformation to a large skilled resource group to meet customer requirements.
• Experience in implementing best practice field leadership and practices.
• Extensive experience in identifying, planning, and innovating business models as well as developing new channels, business models or business transformation.
• Candidates from similar industries (Construction, Telecommunications, Utilities, etc.) are encouraged to apply.
   

Note: Employment will be subject to the candidate successfully completing a pre-employment medical examination (which includes a hearing test, colour blindness and physical examination) as well as relevant drug and alcohol testing and to assess fitness for work, reference checks, as well as Entitlement to Work in Australia checks.
 

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? 

Research shows that whilst men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised candidates tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet all criteria, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a match. 

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.

Please submit your application via our careers website by 4 July 2025. For the full Position Description, please reach out to Nadya Kartika from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au 

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, genders, 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.