Job description

Project Manager - Major Projects (Electricity Distribution)

Location: Melbourne CBD (3000) | Hybrid/field mix | Essential services

What's on offer

Work that won't go out of style-essential service delivery in a regulated distribution environment.
A mature project ecosystem with clear governance and the backing of a 24/7 Network Services operation.
Growth & longevity: leadership development, exposure to flagship energy‑transition projects, and varied portfolios over time.

Why you'll love this role

-Real‑world impact at scale: Help deliver critical grid projects for a network serving 1.9 million Victorian customers across 120,000+ km of lines-work that keeps communities powered every day.

-Shape the energy transition: Contribute to initiatives like community batteries, demand management, EV smart charging and microgrids as the system becomes more complex and innovative.

-Flexibility with staying power: Enjoy a practical hybrid/field/office rhythm while building tenure in a 24/7 essential network environment

- Lead with autonomy: Deliver to PMBOK standards, own outcomes, and grow through a structured Leadership Development Program

What you'll do

End‑to‑end major project delivery (scope, schedule, budget) to stringent HSE, quality and governance requirements
Run tenders and contracts for construction/major plant; drive risk management, performance reporting, and month‑end forecasting/variations (SAP experience valued)
Coordinate internal and subcontract resources to hit time/cost/quality targets, including brownfield works at zone/terminal substations and feeder upgrades
Own stakeholder interfaces-work with customers and network groups across the lifecycle (including Customer Offers when applicable).
Continuously improve project systems, capture lessons learned, and mentor others in best‑practice delivery

What you'll bring

Tertiary qualification in Engineering (or related).
5+ years' project management in electricity distribution/sub‑transmission or allied infrastructure, delivering to PMBOK (or equivalent) frameworks.
Strong commercial & financial acumen (governance, forecasting, reporting), plus proven tender/contract management.
Comfortable leading multi‑party delivery (internal crews + subcontractors) with a hands‑on approach to HSE.
Bonus points for: SAP exposure, substation/feeder project experience, and/or AIPM CPPM accreditation (or eligibility).

Where you'll work

Base: Melbourne CBD (3000), with travel to project sites across the network. Hybrid/field flexibility is part of how the team delivers

How to apply

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