Electricity Distribution Field Programs Manager

UGL; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OneRewards Program

Medibank health insurance

AIA Vitality Wellness Program

16 weeks paid parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Individual Development Plan

Job summary

UGL is seeking a Program Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of electricity distribution maintenance and construction programs across Victoria. You will coordinate field crews, manage client expectations and ensure operations run smoothly on AusNet and United Energy contracts.

Based in Melbourne with field duties in Tullamarine and surrounding areas, the role offers hands-on leadership, a funded company vehicle and the opportunity to shape a growing utilities O&M operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in overhead electricity distribution, preferably within the Victorian electricity network.
• Proven ability to lead multiple Lineworker crews and manage maintenance/repairs.
• Strong workforce planning: coordinating crews, training, authorisations, leave and priorities.
• Capacity to build relationships with electricity network clients while leading field teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of overhead electricity distribution maintenance and construction works.
• Coordinate field crews, ensuring resources, training and authorisations are in place.
• Support Crew Leaders and Lineworkers across planned maintenance, faults and delivery challenges.
• Manage client relationships, performance reporting and program delivery requirements.
• Oversee workforce forecasting, financial performance, invoicing and efficient use of resources.

Skills

Overhead distribution

Crew leadership

Workforce planning

Client relationships

Field operations

Job description

UGL is seeking a Program Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of electricity distribution maintenance and construction programs across Victoria. You will coordinate field crews, manage client expectations and ensure operations run smoothly on AusNet and United Energy contracts.

Based in Melbourne with field duties in Tullamarine and surrounding areas, the role offers hands-on leadership, a funded company vehicle and the opportunity to shape a growing utilities O&M operation.