At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you
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.
A career that matters and lasts
As the Manager Construction and Delivery Standards, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.
* Competitive Salary Package from $320,000 including super
* Develop and drive innovation of construction standards & methodologies
* Reporting direct to GM
We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.
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* Flexible & hybrid working options
* Career development
* Health & wellbeing programs
* Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
* Inclusive workplace facilities
The opportunity:
As a Manager Construction & Delivery Standards, you will play a critical role within the Major Projects division, accountable for developing, maintaining and driving the continuous improvement and innovation of the construction standards and methodologies deployed across the Major Projects portfolio and the wider organisation.
You will lead in the establishment of constructions standards relating to ‘mega’ scale high voltage transmission infrastructure, notably up to 500kv transmission infrastructure, adopting technological advancements and innovations.
You’ll provide leadership and direction to the existing Construction Methodologies and Delivery Standards teams, in addition to actively building and further developing these teams, deploying and assuring these disciplines across the division.
Through effective engagement with Senior Leaders across Powerlink, external contract partners and national and international construction and technology businesses, you will play a pivotal role in translating new construction techniques and strategies.
The people you'll join:
Based in our Bowen Hills offices and reporting to the General Manager Major Projects Delivery within our Major Projects Division, you will join a dynamic team united by a passion for delivering major scale, cutting-edge infrastructure projects that will shape the future of Queensland’s energy network.
What you'll bring:
You will be degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management or Business or lesser qualifications if coupled with extensive construction management experience in the high- voltage (HV) transmission industry.
Proven success leading program or project delivery of large-scale HV infrastructure projects.
Significant experience and relationship management capability with the ability to partner with industry leaders to translate world-class construction solutions into an established organisation, ensuring effective change management to enable innovation are adopted.
As an experienced and inclusive people-leader, you will have proven success in leading teams and driving cohesiveness across the various functions, with skills in coaching, mentoring and developing teams to enable a high-performance team culture.
Demonstrated ability to deliver projects and operational objectives, managing and mitigating risks, monitoring progress, and effectively engaging resources to achieve required outcomes within agreed budget and timeframes.
Demonstrated ability to manage the delivery of an innovation program of works in its various phases of ideation, experimentation and implementation; and application of contemporary innovation management techniques and proof of concept methodologies, including the integration of new techniques and creating a process framework.
Find your possibility today:
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 Wednesday 20th November 2024. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.
To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Kate Bossennec at Kate.bossennec@powerlink.com.au
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