Project Manager Development

AusNet; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

AusNet in Melbourne seeks a Project Manager – Development to lead early-stage planning and development of transmission projects, shaping business cases and aligning scope with regulatory requirements.

You will guide cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure that customer, community and environmental outcomes are embedded in project design and delivery. The role is based in Southbank with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in electricity transmission or energy infrastructure development (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and manage delivery of strategic initiatives and projects across the development lifecycle.
• Provide inputs to business cases including scope, cost estimation, risk, and scheduling.
• Deliver project schedules, milestones, and deliverables aligned to business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Apply proactive risk management to safeguard timelines, budgets and outcomes.
• Conduct project health checks and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Ensure customer, community and environmental outcomes are embedded in project design and delivery.
• Build strong relationships across AusNet divisions and with external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Risk management

Business case inputs

Communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in PM/Engineering/Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

MS Office

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.

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

We are seeking a Project Manager – Development to lead the early-stage planning and development of transmission projects, with a strong focus on providing critical inputs to business case development.

You will play a key role in shaping project scope, timelines, and feasibility—ensuring each initiative is strategically aligned and set up for long-term success. You will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes.

If you thrive on solving complex challenges, influencing strategic decisions, and collaborating across diverse teams, this role offers the perfect platform to make a meaningful difference—for customers, communities, and the environment.

With a Hybrid working arrangement, this role is based in Southbank and is part of the Project Delivery team within the Transmission line of business.

What you’ll be doing in this role:

• Lead, plan, and manage the delivery of strategic initiatives and projects across the project development lifecycle
• Provide key inputs to business case development, including support for scope definition, cost estimation, risk identification, and scheduling
• Deliver project schedules, milestones, and deliverables with business objectives and within regulatory requirements
• Apply proactive risk management practices to safeguard timelines, budgets, and outcomes
• Conduct project health checks and provide clear, actionable recommendations
• Ensure customer needs, community expectations, and environmental outcomes are embedded in project design and delivery
• Build strong, trust-based relationships across AusNet divisions and with external stakeholders

You don't need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

• Demonstrated experience in electricity transmission or energy infrastructure development (preferred)
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in delivering complex projects to time, budget, quality, and safety standards
• Strong capability in contributing to business case inputs and supporting strategic investment decisions
• Commitment to safety, sustainability, and community outcomes
• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills
• Effective interpersonal, negotiating and facilitating skills
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or equivalent
• Certification with the Australian Institute of Project Management (preferred)

The AusNet experience is all about…

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.

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