Senior Project Manager - Major Customers

• Independently manage and ensure that specific project objectives are achieved 
• Play a key role in building QLD's renewable energy future
• Virginia office location with an onsite cafeteria & gym

Want to get stuck into interesting, cutting-edge projects that aren’t being delivered elsewhere in Queensland? Be the start of every possibility with Powerlink.

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 Senior Project Manager, 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 enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays.
• Competitive remuneration package + 12.75% superannuation.
• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles
• Onsite cafeteria offering quality food at subsidised prices
• Access to onsite gym facility 
• Additional leave purchasing 
• 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay  

As a Senior Project Manager, you will independently manage and ensure successful implementation of the project, focussing on all aspects of project management; including scope, budget, schedule, quality, procurement, resources, communications and risks. 

Here’s how:

• You will develop a comprehensive project management plan to ensure project objectives are achieved which involves all aspects of the project, including scope, budget and schedule.
• You will provide assistance to the Team Leader Projects to regularly coach and mentor team members.
• You will take leadership of assigned project team including task assignment, performance monitoring and coaching, and teamwork 
• Coordinate the safe delivery of assigned projects to approved budget, time and infrastructure specifications 
• Manage the development of contract specifications, conduct tender evaluations and multiple large scale projects with varying complexity and scope. 

Based in Brisbane, you’ll join our Major Customers and Energy Transformation Delivery team that delivers critical infrastructure for renewables and storage, 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 Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline with significant relevant program and/or project management experience in the development of high voltage transmission infrastructure, OR
• Relevant qualification coupled with extensive industry experience in the development of infrastructure

We’d also love you to have:

• Proven experience in the coaching and mentoring of personnel in the delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of high voltage power systems particularly transmission lines and/or substations, secondary systems (control, metering and protection) and/or telecommunications
• Demonstrated significant experience and capability in project and construction management, in the electrical industry. 
• Demonstrated experience in leading the delivery of multiple complex projects through application of project management techniques.

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, 31 March, 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. 
 

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