Project Manager

AusNet; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead planning and delivery across our infrastructure program, guiding projects from design through handover within established governance and safety standards.

You will coordinate teams, manage schedules and budgets, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement in a dynamic energy transformation program.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in project management or infrastructure delivery in energy/utilities/construction.
• Experience applying project management methodologies across full lifecycle.
• Solid understanding of governance, risk and issue management.
• Proven ability to plan, track and report project progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage delivery of infrastructure projects/workstreams in line with governance.
• Develop and maintain Project Management Plans and schedules.
• Coordinate internal teams, partners and suppliers with clear communication.
• Ensure safe project delivery per safety systems and standards.
• Support commercial and financial management including cost forecasting and reporting.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and manage expectations.

Skills

Delivery experience

Planning & scheduling

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Stakeholder leadership

Communication

Safety & compliance

Documentation

Education

Electrical or Civil engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

SAP

Job description

• Join AusNet at a pivotal moment in the transformation of Australia's transmission network.
• Deliver impact: Build Australia's future infrastructure, safely and on budget.
• Gain autonomy, commercial confidence and leadership skills.

We bring the energy - through purpose and people

This role focuses' on the connection of Battery Energy Storage Systems, Solar Farms, Wind Energy and Data Centres to the Transmission network for our customers. However, it's not just through the infrastructure we build, 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.

We all want a future of energy we can be proud of. With us you can.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager for planning and managing the construction delivery of infrastructure projects or defined project workstreams across the full project lifecycle (design, procure, construct, commission, and handover), operating within established governance frameworks to meet agreed business objectives.

The role operates under the guidance of a Project Director for complex, high-risk or high-value matters and contributes to the safe, timely and cost-effective delivery of AusNet's infrastructure program.

What success looks like in this role:

• Delivers assigned projects or workstreams safely, on time and within agreed cost parameters
• Operates confidently within governance and escalation frameworks
• Builds credibility with customers and other stakeholders through reliable delivery and clear communication
• Demonstrates growth in autonomy, commercial capability and leadership impact over time.

What you'll be doing in this role:

• Plan and manage delivery of infrastructure projects/workstreams within the Development & Future Networks portfolio in line with AusNet's Project Management Framework, governance and reporting requirements.
• Develop, maintain and control Project Management Plans, schedules, milestones and deliverables, ensuring appropriate approvals and effective handover to business-as-usual.
• Coordinate internal teams, delivery partners and suppliers to achieve agreed project outcomes, providing day-to-day leadership, communication and issue resolution.
• Ensure safe project delivery in accordance with AusNet safety systems, standards, community obligations and Information/Cyber Security requirements.
• Apply robust governance, risk and issue management, including escalation of material risks, participation in health checks and assurance activities, and contribution to lessons learned.
• Support commercial and financial management, including business cases, forecasting, cost control, SPI/CPI monitoring, and contractor performance within delegated authority.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and demonstrate consideration of customer needs and experience throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and continuous improvement through collaboration, accountability, innovation and better ways of working

You dont need to check every box; however, we’re looking for a good combination of:

• Project delivery experience: 4+ years' experience in project management, coordination or infrastructure delivery roles within energy, utilities, infrastructure or construction environments.
• Qualifications & sector exposure: Tertiary qualification in Electrical, Civil or similar engineering discipline (preferred) or equivalent hands-on infrastructure delivery experience in regulated sectors.
• Project management capability: Practical application of project management methodologies and controls across the full lifecycle, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, change and reporting.
• Planning, scheduling & reporting: Proven experience planning and coordinating delivery using tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6, supported by accurate tracking and timely project reporting.
• Commercial, contractor & cost management: Exposure to contractor and supplier management, cost forecasting, expenditure tracking, contingency management, variations and approvals within delegated authority.
• Safety, systems & documentation: Strong understanding of construction and operational safety obligations, with experience in safety reviews and risk activities; capable in maintaining project documentation and familiar with enterprise systems such as SAP.
• Commercial & delivery judgement: Demonstrates strong commercial awareness, balancing cost, schedule, quality and risk; supports business case development, estimates and delivery strategies within regulated governance and approval frameworks.
• Risk-aware decision making: Proactively identifies delivery risks, applies sound judgement, escalates appropriately and proposes practical mitigation options to support successful outcomes.
• Stakeholder leadership & communication: Builds productive relationships across internal teams, delivery partners and suppliers; communicates clearly and confidently, aligning multidisciplinary perspectives and managing expectations through negotiation and issue resolution.
• Resilient, accountable collaborator: Highly organised and adaptable, manages multiple priorities with accountability and follow-through; brings a learning mindset, sound decision making and a collaborative style that strengthens team culture and delivery outcomes.

The AusNet experience is all about...

• 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.
• Being apart a team that cares deeply about each other: We share in the good times. We support in the tough times. And we're humble through and through.

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.

AusNet. We bring the energy. Want to be part of it too?