Senior Project Manager - Cables

Join an experienced and collaborative team in a leadership role where you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of key components of the Project. This role would ideally suit someone who has experience in the energy or renewables sector in a management role and understands the National Energy Market (NEM).

• Career development opportunity.
• Nationally significant project
• Flexible working supported.

Marinus Link is an underground and undersea electricity and data cable that will further connect Tasmania and Victoria. The cable will run 255km undersea from North West Tasmania to Waratah Bay, Victoria, then a further 90km underground to the centre of Gippsland. A nationally significant infrastructure project, Marinus Link will support Australia’s renewable energy transition and provide economic and social benefits for communities in both states.

We offer our people dynamic careers and an opportunity to build capacity while working to help address climate change and contribute to a pipeline of industry for the future. If you have passion and are motivated by purpose, we want to hear from you!

With funding from the State and Federal Governments, in addition to AEMO (Australian Energy Market Operator) reaffirming in its Draft 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP) that Marinus Link is an urgent transmission project, Marinus Link is long term project that will be a key part of the lowest-cost pathway to Australia’s net-zero emissions targets.

Your role

As a Senior Project Manager - Cables, you will provide expert project management services and support the successful delivery of the Marinus Link interconnector project, supporting the transition to renewables, the Tasmanian Renewable Energy Target (TRET) and National Electricity Market (NEM) objectives.

Reporting to the Package Manager – Cables and Victorian Ops, this role will be a full-time engagement until the end of 2024, with the possibility of extension as the project progresses.

Your key responsibilities

• Plan and develop business cases to support the progression of elements of the project.
• Drafting and reviewing documents and service agreements and negotiating agreements with external parties.
• Develop, maintain and manage Project Management Plan, schedule, budget, procurement, risk, issue, dependency and decision registers in line with governance controls and delivery methodology.
• Lead the project team through all stages of the delivery lifecycle, working collaboratively with business and delivery partners, including contractor management and Contractor Document reviews.
• Work collaboratively with other business areas such as Engineering, Land Access, Stakeholder Engagement, Finance, Scheduling and Commercial.

You’ll need

• Recognised Project Management certification (e.g. AIPM, PMI, Prince2) or equivalent level of professional experience in linear infrastructure construction.
• Demonstrated experience working as Project Manager covering all aspects of delivery lifecycle.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience of project lifecycle methodologies and governance frameworks
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inform and influence key stakeholders

We offer

Marinus Link has a values-based culture that is underpinned by our core behaviours:

• We are inclusive, open, and honest
• We clarify expectations
• We understand who our customers and stakeholders are
• We value diversity of thought and expertise

This role will be based in our Victorian offices in Traralgon, Gippsland. Marinus Link appreciates the value flexible work brings to our business and our people, and we welcome discussions on what this looks like for you.

Our team’s health and wellbeing is a key priority. You’ll have access to health-related incentives, including gym access/health rebate, discounted private health insurance and our EAP with a suite of wellbeing supports. We are committed to investing in our people throughout our transparent performance review process and regular learning & development opportunities, to grow in the areas of interest to you.

Next Step

Interested in this opportunity? Apply now with your updated CV and a brief letter of introduction that tells us a bit about you and your interest in the role.

For a copy of the Position Description or if you have specific questions about the role, contact Ramesh Marcandan at ***************@marinuslink.com.au to discuss.

Applications will close Sunday 21 January 2024

Marinus Link is committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applicants who require adjustments in the recruitment process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact us.