Electrical Portfolio Lead – Capital Works & Maintenance

Ausgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 188,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice for EVs

Novated leasing

Discounted corporate health insurance

Fitness Passport

Employee recognition program

Study assistance

Secondments

Mentors

Parental leave (gender-neutral)

Elder care support

Job summary

Ausgrid is seeking a Portfolio Manager to lead a high-performing team delivering maintenance, fault response, and capital works across Sydney region. You’ll shape operational plans, drive technical excellence, and champion safety while fostering capability through coaching and development.

You will oversee resource optimisation, contract management, and stakeholder engagement to meet time frames and budgets, in a role that combines leadership with technical insight.

Qualifications

• Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Proven leadership experience managing complex work groups and fostering a productive team culture.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Ability to manage contracts and service providers.
• Proficiency in reading and preparing electrical system diagrams, schematics, and technical sketches.
• Intermediate computer literacy in Microsoft Office and relevant systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• High attention to detail, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, efficient delivery of maintenance, fault response, and capital works.
• Lead and coach a high-performing team to achieve targets and safety goals.
• Engage with stakeholders and communities to strengthen trust and resolve challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Contract management

Electrical diagrams

Microsoft Office

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Driver's Licence (Class C)

Education

Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ausgrid is seeking a Portfolio Manager to lead a high-performing team delivering maintenance, fault response, and capital works across Sydney region. You’ll shape operational plans, drive technical excellence, and champion safety while fostering capability through coaching and development.

You will oversee resource optimisation, contract management, and stakeholder engagement to meet time frames and budgets, in a role that combines leadership with technical insight.