Process and Project Lead

AusNet Services Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet Services Ltd. is seeking a Process & Project Lead to drive operational improvement, project readiness and capability uplift within our Control & Operations function in Melbourne, Australia.

You will interface between Control & Operations and network, digital and business projects, ensuring early consideration of impacts and effective implementation for a future-ready control room. You will lead engagement, shape business cases and roadmaps, and partner with operational leaders and SMEs to

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects, business improvement or operational change in a complex or regulated environment.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills with ability to influence across diverse groups.
• Ability to translate business challenges into practical solutions, requirements, business cases and plans.
• Background in strategy, consulting, project mgmt, energy or utilities is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engagement and operational readiness across network and business change initiatives.
• Drive opportunities from problem definition to implementation and benefits realization.
• Develop business cases and capability roadmaps to strengthen performance.
• Collaborate with leaders and SMEs to manage risks, dependencies and change impacts.

Skills

Project leadership

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

Through purpose and people -not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers’ and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together.

Go beyond keeping the lights on. Solve energy challenges that matter most.

We have an opportunity for a Process & Project Lead to drive operational improvement, project readiness and strategic capability uplift across our Control & Operations function.

Reporting to the Manager, Operations Performance, this role is based in Melbourne’s CBD and forms part of our Distribution | Network Operations & Delivery team. Acting as the key interface between Control & Operations and network, digital and business projects, you’ll ensure operational impacts are considered early, improvements are implemented effectively, and our control room remains future ready.

What you’ll help deliver

• Lead project engagement and operational readiness activities for network, digital and business change initiatives.
• Drive business and process improvement opportunities from problem definition through to implementation and benefits realisation.
• Lead or support the development business cases, project priorities and capability roadmaps that strengthen control room performance and operational delivery.
• Partner with operational leaders, project teams and subject matter experts to manage risks, dependencies and change impacts.

You don’t need to check every box, however we’re looking for a good combination of:

• Experience leading projects, business improvement or operational change within a complex or highly regulated environment.
• Strong problem solving, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence across diverse groups.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business challenges into practical solutions, requirements, business cases and implementation plans.
• Background in strategy, consulting, project management, energy, utilities or other operationally complex industries will be highly regarded.

The AusNet experience is all about…

• Growing your impact: We’ll support you to build your career through real opportunities and strong connections.
• Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our time: We love unpacking complex challenges in clever ways and looking at things differently.
• Building an energy future to be proud of: We’re a trusted leader, with deep expertise, driven to do what’s right for our communities and customers.

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to discuss how we can support you.