Delivery Launch Director

Position Details

As our Delivery Launch Director for our Major Projects group, you will:

• This position will be based in Brisbane, Queensland with relocation assistance provided
• Be responsible for the successful development of large infrastructure projects
• Make a real impact and align your career with once in a generation energy transformation projects
• Report directly to the General Manager of Major Projects 
   

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life's about possibilities. And so's the future.

With a view to further develop an engaged, innovative and sustainable business, we are now seeking an experienced Delivery Launch Director to join Major Projects and lead the successful development of large-scale infrastructure projects for Powerlink. 
 

Find a career that matters and lasts

Reporting directly to the General Manager of Major Projects, you will be responsible for implementing a comprehensive Cradle to Grave Project delivery development strategy, engaging with multidisciplinary teams encompassing various fields internal to the organisation and external stakeholders.

Leading a diverse team, you will oversee the strategic development of large scale infrastructure projects aligned with business strategies and objectives.

Your role will entail the meticulous planning and development of large major projects at enterprise level to a level of maturity where the projects can be handed over the project execution team. 
 

What you'll bring

Professional qualifications will be complemented by your high level of personal drive, resilience, and commitment to deliver. You will possess substantial experience engaging with senior management-level stakeholders and customers both upstream and downstream, thriving in high-pressure commercial environments.

Your responsibilities will encompass maintaining exceptional relationships with stakeholders, customers, and representative bodies, ensuring a proactive approach to risk mitigation and communication strategies to maintain an acceptable delivery risk profile for projects.

Your leadership and strategic direction will align closely with our organisation's objectives, establishing and maintaining the Project governance framework while ensuring sound contracting methodologies for optimal commercial outcomes within specified quality standards, budget, and timeframes.

With demonstrated industry experience (linear infrastructure experience preferred), you will also possess:

• A Degree-level qualification in management, project management, or related fields coupled with substantial demonstrated experience in project development and delivery.
• Post-graduate qualifications in management or demonstrated project leadership experience would be advantageous, alongside Reg PM Accreditation CPPD or CPPE.

What matters most is your drive and adaptability to make an impact for the millions of people we serve. Through our core values of accountability, customer service, teamwork, and safety, you'll strive to question and challenge the ordinary every day.
 

Why Powerlink?

There's lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there's three things that really stand out:

• A career that matters and lasts: You'll shape a progressive Senior Leadership career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
• Unique work and the chance to grow: You'll help find smart project development solutions to interesting delivery problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
• People who love to support and share: You'll build relationships with experienced, high performing project professionals who you'll be proud to work with.

You'll also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Highly competitive remuneration package, offering performance pay and 12.75% Superannuation.
• Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays
• Salary packaging of novated lease vehicles
• Bright, open office layout

Be the start of every possibility

To apply, please click on the Apply button above. This will take you to our careers page, where you'll start the application process by attaching your resume and cover letter. Application close Midnight, Friday 1 March 2024.

Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

If you'd like to find out more about this position, please reach out to our Klaas van Noord from the recruitment team at **************@powerlink.com.au.

At Powerlink, we are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and harness the unique talents, perspectives and experiences of all people.

Throughout the recruitment process, we provide support for candidates to ensure nobody is disadvantaged. Please tell us about any adjustments, support or access requirements that may help make the recruitment process more inclusive. You are also welcome to share your pronouns with us at any point throughout the process.

As part of the recruitment process, the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include, but are not limited to: reference checks, criminal background checks, right to work eligibility, verification of academic qualifications, and bankruptcy checks.

We're proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer, and commit to respond to every applicant. 
 

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