Leader Overhead Distribution (North West)

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy provider is looking for a new leader for the Overhead Distribution network in Austria. This role involves overseeing a high-performing team to ensure the safe delivery of electricity. Candidates should have strong leadership experience and a customer-first mindset. The opportunity offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and various benefits including annual leave, volunteer days, and onsite amenities.

Leistungen

20 days of annual leave

Flexible work arrangements

Electricity discount

Paid volunteer days

Free onsite parking

Onsite gyms

Professional development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Proven ability to inspire confidence and deliver results.
• Strong leadership experience within the power industry.
• Demonstrated success in developing high-performing teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead the North West Overhead Distribution Group.
• Build and manage a safety-focused team.
• Champion continuous improvement and transformation.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Operational Management

Safety Leadership

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Business

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

As the Leader for the Overhead Distribution network in the North West region, you will lead a dedicated team of field professionals who deliver safe, reliable electricity to communities every day. You will oversee the safe and efficient delivery of TasNetworks' Program of Work, build a high‑performing, safety‑focused team, and foster collaboration across the state.

Responsibilities

• Lead the North West Overhead Distribution Group to deliver the program of work safely and efficiently.
• Build, develop and manage a high‑performing, safety‑focused team, developing leadership capability and future leaders.
• Oversee the safe, compliant and cost‑effective delivery of all work programs, driving productivity, quality and utilisation.
• Champion continuous improvement and transformation, driving change that delivers better outcomes for customers and TasNetworks.
• Provide calm, decisive leadership during network faults and emergencies.
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, industry bodies and community representatives to ensure consistent, reliable delivery across North West Tasmania.

About you

You’re an experienced and authentic leader with a proven ability to inspire confidence, bring people together and deliver results. You also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Business or a related discipline—or extensive leadership experience in a similar operational role.
• Strong leadership experience within the power industry or other complex, high‑risk operational environments.
• Demonstrated success developing high‑performing teams and future leaders.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets and deliver strong commercial outcomes.
• A track record of driving safety leadership, business improvement and change.
• Confidence in managing major fault restorations and significant incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills—able to engage at all levels with honesty, clarity and credibility.
• A customer‑first mindset that reflects TasNetworks' commitment to the Energy Charter.

What’s on offer

This is a Permanent full‑time opportunity offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

• 20 days of annual leave per year plus an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Electricity discount of 16.66% (following probationary period).
• Paid volunteer days.
• Free onsite parking.
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate).
• Personalised career pathways and professional development opportunities.
• All the equipment you’ll need to be successful in your role.

How to apply

Please attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with this role, and a current resume.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 30th November 2025. We will review applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.

For further information about the role, please contact Brad Walker, Head of Operations Delivery – [e-mail].

EEO & Eligibility

TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature‑aged people.

To be eligible for this position you must have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre‑employment checks.

About Us

TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Tasmania. As Tasmania's provider of electricity transmission and distribution services, we are committed to providing customers with affordable and reliable electricity and helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources.