General Manager Infrastructure Delivery

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.   We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.
 

As the General Manager Infrastructure Delivery, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.

You’ll be offered a range of benefits including:- 

⦁    Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements  ⦁    Substitution of public holidays and purchase of additional leave available ⦁    Competitive remuneration package on offer ⦁    12.75% superannuation and salary packaging of novated lease vehicles ⦁    Health & wellbeing benefits, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations. ⦁    Powerlink offers robust leadership development through integrated programs, fostering growth across all levels. ⦁    Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles
 

As the General Manager Infrastructure Delivery, you will report directly to the Executive General Manager and actively participate as a member of the Delivery & Technical Solutions management team.

You will strategically lead and drive Powerlink’s Infrastructure Program, to ensure safe, cost effective and timely delivery, while also being responsive to the transmission infrastructure needs of customers and community.

⦁    Provide leadership of the group, ensuring that it fulfils its contribution to organisational priorities and delivers on its service obligations in an increasingly complex, changing and resource constrained environment. ⦁    Oversee Powerlink’s program of large scale Infrastructure Delivery projects that require a high level of technical and commercial knowledge.  ⦁    Develop and deliver operational plans, to ensure outcomes are achieved in a safe and fit for purpose approach. ⦁    Drive and role-model key leadership behaviours ensuring consistent application across the function, to build a high-performance culture through effective employee engagement and capacity building.
 

Based in Virginia, you’ll join our Delivery & Technical Solutions Group that delivers critical infrastructure and transmission services, connecting Queenslanders to a world-class energy future. Our transmission network extends 1,700km from north of Cairns to the New South Wales border, and comprises 15,345 circuit kilometres of transmission lines and 147 substations.
 

⦁    Degree level qualifications in a related technical discipline to the electrical power industry ⦁    Or a lesser qualification if coupled with extensive project management experience in the relevant field ⦁    Tertiary qualifications in business management (MBA or equivalent) and/or project management is desirable. ⦁    Experience in management and leadership across disciplines and directing multiple, diverse teams in support of infrastructure projects. ⦁    Proven ability to translate business strategy into operational plans and deliver across a major business function in a complex organisation. 
 

With strong interpersonal, commercial acumen and negotiation skills, you’re known for your collaborative style with an ability to liaise and influence outcomes at all levels of the organisation.
 

You’ll demonstrate leader-level expertise in your field, with proven experience delivering strategic management and leadership across company functions. 
 

What matters most is your drive to make an impact for the 5.5 million Queenslander’s that we serve. Through our core values of accountability, customer service, teamwork and safety, you’ll strive to question and challenge the ordinary every day.
 

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Sunday, 28th April 2024. Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.   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 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 solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day. ⦁    People who love to support and share: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.   For all enquiries, contact our recruitment team at ***********@powerlink.com.au.   Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

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