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Jemena is an Australian energy company who owns and operates over $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with essential services every day.
We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group’s over 3000 team members across the East Coast, consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to lead the efficient and safe management of operational planning, control, and coordination functions on Jemena Electricity Networks & Assets. In this dynamic 24x7 environment, your role will play a crucial part in ongoing improvements in performance and efficiency through the adoption of new technology and innovative work methods.
You will foster a continuous learning environment to support career development within the team, providing guidance and mentorship. This includes succession planning for the future and developing skills within the team to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of the energy sector.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Collaborate within the Jemena Network for commercial success.
- Establish and maintaining technical operating standards.
- Continuously review and improve team processes and systems.
- Propel efficiency improvements through innovative technology and methods.
- Provide insights for strategic projects and change management.
- Uphold technical operating standards for safe Network & Asset operation.
- Ensure the Control Room team is trained and authorized.
- Oversee effective Network & Asset operation for reliability, security, quality, and regulatory compliance.
About you:
The ideal candidate should showcase experience in leading small teams, autonomy, decisive decision-making, and effective workload management in an operational setting. Essential attributes include strong personal integrity, ethical standards, interpersonal skills, customer service focus, and efficient time management and planning.
Furthermore, you should possess coaching and mentoring experience, adaptability to change, and effective leadership skills. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of electrical distribution network operations, procedures, and practices, as well as an understanding of related elements and activities.
Ideally you will have:
- Significant experience within, and understanding of electrical distribution networks.
- Proven experience in leading a small, dynamic team who work in a shift rostered environment.
- Expertise in Change Management, particularly in the introduction of new technology and innovative work methods.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a firm, decisive manner, remaining calm and disciplined during emergency or abnormal events.
- Strong lateral thinking skills regarding operational matters, with the ability to multitask effectively under pressure.
- Adaptability to embrace and introduce new technology within both field and Control Room environments.
- Drive accountability and performance to ensure the team's success.
If you are a dynamic leader ready to make a significant impact in a challenging and rewarding environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of Jemena's Control Room team!
We are a champion of equal opportunity employment and have committed to targets for gender equity and first nations representation in our workforce. We want you to come as you are by promoting an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.
Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.
Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.
Recruitment Process
As part of Jemena’s recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.
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