Project Manager

Ausnet Services Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet Services Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager – Transmission to lead end-to-end delivery of Transmission projects that strengthen and renew Victoria’s electricity network.

The role reports to the Group Leader, Transmission Delivery, and is anchored in Malvern with genuine flexibility to work from home or other depots across Victoria. You will manage a portfolio of 5–7 projects, engage with customers, developers, councils and regulators, and oversee budgets, forecasts and variations.

Qualifications

• Proven PM experience in infrastructure or construction.
• Experience in transmission, energy, renewables, rail, water or oil & gas (brownfields preferred).
• Strong communication and the ability to influence complex stakeholder groups.
• A proactive, resilient and self-starting approach to delivery.
• Comfort operating in a hands-on PM role (not IT/PMO-only).

Responsibilities

• End-to-end delivery of Transmission projects across Victoria.
• Manage a portfolio of concurrent projects (typically 5–7).
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including customers, councils and regulators.
• Oversee commercial/financial management including budgets, forecasts and extensions.
• Apply project controls such as scheduling, reporting and governance.

Skills

PM experience

Infrastructure projects

Stakeholder management

Proactive mindset

Hands-on PM role

MS Project

Tools

MS Project

Job description

We bring the energy!

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.

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.

• Deliver a diverse portfolio of transmission brownfield projects, strengthening and renewing critical energy infrastructure across Victoria
• Choose your focus across company‑initiated or customer‑initiated projects, including renewable and network connection works
• Lead end‑to‑end delivery with real ownership, working closely with internal experts, contractors and external stakeholders

We have an opportunity for a Project Manager – Transmission to lead the delivery of Transmission projects that strengthen and renew Victoria’s electricity network.

Reporting to the Group Leader, Transmission Delivery, this role is anchored in Malvern while offering genuine flexibility to work from home or other depots, with regular site engagement across Victoria.

What you’ll help deliver

• End‑to‑end delivery of Transmission projects, which could include managing grid interface connections, replacing or strengthening assets and end of life works
• Management of a portfolio of concurrent projects (typically 5–7, varying in size and complexity)
• Strong internal and external stakeholder engagement, including customers, developers, councils and regulators
• Commercial and financial management including budgets, forecasts, variations and extensions of time
• Hands on project controls including scheduling (MS Project), reporting and governance

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

• Proven Project Management experience in infrastructure or construction environments
• Experience in transmission, energy, renewables, rail, water or oil & gas (brownfields preferred)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence complex stakeholder groups
• A proactive, resilient and self‑starting approach to delivery
• Comfort operating in a hands on PM role (this is not an IT or PMO‑only position)

The AusNet experience is all about…

• Growing your impact: Build your career through real delivery opportunities on critical infrastructure
• Solving complex energy challenges: Work on projects that enable Victoria’s renewable energy future
• Building an energy future to be proud of: Make a tangible difference for 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.

At AusNet, we bring the energy! Ready to make your impact?