Head of Enterprise Value Management

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Electricity reimbursements

Income protection

Parental leave

Health/ gym discounts

Volunteer day

Job summary

SA Power Networks is seeking a senior leader to steer enterprise investment prioritisation and measure value across the business. You will translate strategic priorities into tangible improvements, partnering with executive teams to deliver lasting results.

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, you will drive major improvement opportunities, shape governance, and ensure decisions are informed by customer value and financial insight.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in portfolio management, strategy, finance, governance, enterprise planning or business improvement.
• Experience establishing enterprise value management frameworks, investment prioritisation, portfolio governance and benefits realisation.
• Proven ability to drive major business change and connect operations with customer value.

Responsibilities

• Lead how investment is prioritised and value is measured across SA Power Networks.
• Partner with executive leaders to translate strategy into tangible improvements and lasting outcomes.
• Drive improvements across a large, asset-intensive organisation with a customer-focused mindset.

Skills

Portfolio management

Strategy & governance

Finance acumen

Executive influencing

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Lead enterprise improvement and investment prioritisation at SA Power Networks, turning strategic priorities into measurable business results.

• Shape enterprise investment and deliver measurable business value
• Drive business improvement across a complex, asset-intensive organisation
• Partner with executive leaders to turn strategy into lasting results

Looking for the next opportunity where your work genuinely matters?

Join SA Power Networks and help power homes, businesses and communities across South Australia – today and into the future.

About the Company

SA Power Networks is South Australia's electricity distributor. It builds, maintains and upgrades the poles, wires and substations that deliver power across the state.

We're proud to be leading the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, working closely with communities across the state to achieve meaningful change.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With a collaborative culture, strong development pathways and a commitment to innovation, you'll be supported to grow your career while making a real impact, connecting South Australians to a better energy future, today.

At SA Power Networks, you'll be part of a team where our values shape how we work every day.

We keep everyone safe, collaborate with purpose, take the initiative, and rise to the challenge to deliver for our people, customers and communities.

We offer an environment that values safety above all, encourages new ideas, and supports you to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to South Australia.

You will also enjoy:

• Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursements each year
• Income Protection Coverage
• Primary Parental Leave (18 weeks) and Secondary Parental Leave (5 weeks)
• Corporate discounts on health insurance and gym memberships
• 1 paid day of volunteering leave

Role Overview

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, you will lead how SA Power Networks prioritises investment and measures the value of its work. This is an opportunity to influence decisions across the business and help turn strategic priorities into meaningful results.

Working closely with executive and operational leaders, you will lead significant improvement opportunities across the broader business. You will bring a customer focus to how work is designed and delivered, helping teams make practical improvements that last.

You are a strategic and commercially minded leader who knows how to turn plans into action. Curious and practical, you build strong relationships across the business, challenge priorities constructively and bring people together to deliver results.

Essential Skills & Expertise

• Significant senior leadership experience in portfolio management, strategy, finance, governance, enterprise planning or business improvement.
• Demonstrated experience establishing enterprise value management frameworks, investment prioritisation, portfolio governance and benefits realisation.
• Proven success delivering major business change and improving end-to-end processes, connecting internal operations with customer experience.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to advise executives on investment choices, performance and delivery risks.
• Proven ability to build relationships, challenge constructively and influence decisions across executive, operational and corporate teams.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and building accountability for outcomes.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Experience in a regulated or asset-intensive business and postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded.

For more information please contact:

Joanne Murtagh

0489 279 011

[e-mail]

This role is based in Adelaide. Interstate applicants must be willing to relocate.

Applications close 18th of November 2026. The recruitment process will commence during the advertising period, with suitable candidates being considered as applications are received.

Diversity & inclusion

SA Power Networks is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, ethnicities and sexual orientations, and from people with disability.

We want everyone to have an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. If you require reasonable adjustments, an application form in an alternative format or another accessible way to participate in the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]

For more information about SA Power Networks visit www.sapowernetworks.com.au