Operational Technology Project Coordinator

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package starting at $117,000 full-time equivalent + superannuation, based on experience. In addition, we are proud to offer:

• Performance bonus eligibility of up to 15%
• Flexible and remote working arrangements including regular work from home
• 15 days personal/carers leave per year
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer or 4 weeks as the secondary carer
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave
• Flexibility to utilise public holiday leave entitlements for other cultural celebrations

Visit our careers page to read more about our employee benefits. 

This role is available on a part time (0.6 FTE) through to full time basis and is an excellent opportunity for those with an interest in learning, growing, and developing their project management career without the full-time commitment; or someone looking to scale back and get greater work life balance.

We are offering genuine flexibility with the ability to choose your own days/hours per week to suit your lifestyle or personal circumstances (e.g. around school hours or study periods). Equally, a full-time role is available if you prefer.

In this exciting role, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Operational Technology (OT) team by providing agile project management support across one team that does work for multiple projects. You will be responsible for coordinating the planning, scheduling, and task management of OT work, ensuring efficient and effective delivery.

The OT team builds, support and maintains the energy management system which is growing rapidly to support SA's renewable energy growth. The engineering team builds, operates and supports the systems which monitor and control the network, and is building rapidly with latest technology to support a reliable, sustainable energy system for the future.

You will:

• Coordinate, plan and assist with task management and resource planning using MS Project, JIRA and agile project management principles.

• Work with a range of stakeholders in addition to the OT team, including project managers and controllers, developing timelines of work, gathering cost estimations and monitoring planning cycles.

• Be involved in planning sessions and guide continuous improvement opportunities to ensure efficient activities and mitigating risk.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be experienced in the project management delivery space.
• Have strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Be disciplined, have great attention to detail and ability to organise multiple concurrent activities efficiently.
• Support technical people to do the work they are best at.
• Be able to work with a broad range of individuals and the confidence to suggest continuous improvements so the team can work more efficiently.

At ElectraNet, we believe that transferable skills, attitude, and value alignment are equally important for success in our company. That's why we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every job criterion. Your lived experience and skills could be the key to unlocking your potential with us.

We're looking for individuals who:

• Bring unique perspective and fresh ideas to the table.
• Are adaptable and eager to learn new things.
• Demonstrate a disciplined work ethic and supportive of their team.

Please apply online via our careers page before Tuesday 12 March 2024. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date. Applicants can also register for job alerts via our careers page.

Position Descriptions can be obtained by clicking the Apply button which will redirect you to the vacancy on our careers page.