Projects & Outage Manager

Delta Power & Energy (Vales Point) Pty Ltd; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14% superannuation

Bonus potential

Great work-life balance

Job summary

Delta Power & Energy (Vales Point) Pty Ltd is seeking a Projects & Outage Manager to lead planning and delivery of capital projects and major outage programs at Vales Point Power Station. The role focuses on safe, efficient delivery, governance, stakeholder engagement and long-term operational performance.

You will guide program planning, establish robust frameworks, and lead a high-performing team to deliver complex work across the station.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering complex capital projects, programs or major outages in power generation, construction or heavy industry.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Formal project management qualifications and continuous improvement experience preferred (Lean or Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across planning and delivery of capital projects and outages from initiation to close-out.
• Develop governance, procedures and standards to support high-quality project delivery.
• Oversee scopes, schedules, budgets and risk management for safe, on-time delivery.
• Lead project/outage personnel, building capability and collaboration.
• Coordinate with operations and senior leaders to align with priorities.
• Support the Project & Outage Steering Committee with progress, priorities and risks.
• Monitor budgets and forecasts while supporting commercial strategies and contract management.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Outage management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Contract oversight

Communication

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Engineering

Project Management

Construction Management

Job description

Delta Power & Energy (Vales Point) Pty Ltd – Newcastle NSW

Permanent

2mo ago , from Delta Power & Energy (Vales Point) Pty Ltd

Lead the delivery of major capital projects and outage programs at Vales Point Power Station

At Delta, we're powering Australia's energy future safely, reliably and responsibly. As we grow, we're looking for passionate people who share our values.

Vales Point Power Station is a major coal-fired generator within the NSW energy market, operating complex, large-scale systems that demand disciplined planning, execution and coordination. Effective project and outage delivery plays a critical role in maintaining plant reliability, availability and long‑term operational performance.

About You:

As our Projects & Outage Manager, you will lead the planning and delivery of a portfolio of capital projects and major outage programs at Vales Point Power Station. This role is responsible for ensuring projects and outages are delivered safely, efficiently and in alignment with business objectives, while strengthening governance, stakeholder engagement and operational performance.

Working closely with senior leaders across the business, you will establish and embed robust project and outage management frameworks, guide long‑term program planning, and lead a high‑performing team responsible for delivering complex work across the station.

What You'll Do:

• Provide leadership across the planning and delivery of capital projects and planned outages, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient execution from initiation through to close‑out.
• Develop and implement robust project and outage governance, strategies, procedures and standards to support consistent and high‑quality project delivery.
• Oversee the development of project scopes, schedules, budgets and risk management strategies to ensure projects and outages are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Provide leadership and direction to project and outage personnel, building capability, accountability and collaboration across the team.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance and senior leaders to coordinate work programs and ensure projects and outages are integrated with operational priorities.
• Establish and support the Project & Outage Steering Committee to ensure senior stakeholders remain informed and aligned on project progress, priorities and risks.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts and financial performance while supporting commercial strategies that optimise value and delivery outcomes. Apply structured risk management practices and ensure contractors and suppliers are managed in accordance with Delta's contract management procedures.

What You'll Bring:

You will bring significant experience delivering complex capital projects, programs or major outages within power generation, construction or heavy industry environments.

You will ideally hold tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline, supported by strong leadership and project delivery capability.

You will also demonstrate:

• Proven leadership in project, program or outage management, including strong governance and structured delivery practices
• Strong commercial and financial capability, including budget management, forecasting and contract oversight
• Extensive experience coordinating complex work programs across multidisciplinary operational environments
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex issues into practical outcomes
• Strong organisational capability and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Formal Project Management qualifications and experience in continuous improvement, Lean or Six Sigma environments will be highly regarded.

We Offer:

• Earn a competitive salary plus an impressive 14% superannuation and bonus potential
• Enjoy a great work‑life balance in a supportive team culture
• Take advantage of professional development initiatives designed to support growth and advancement at every stage of your career
• Generous leave entitlements including up to 18 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Utilise our Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing and support
• Work close to home on the beautiful Central Coast NSW
• Benefit from study, fitness, employee discounts and novated lease programs

Why Delta?

At Delta, our values guide everything we do:

CARE -

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our people and the long‑term success of our business. We foster a supportive and sustainable workplace where the quality of our work consistently meets high standards.

ACHIEVEMENT -

We strive to meet and exceed goals, demonstrating success through results and performance.

RESPECT -

We treat everyone with dignity, value diversity, and foster an environment of inclusion and mutual respect.

EMPOWERMENT -

We give employees the autonomy, resources, and trust to make decisions and take ownership of their work.

Join us at Delta and be part of a purpose‑driven organisation that's powering Australia's energy future.

What's next?

Are you interested in learning more about the role, the business and vision for the future?

For more about Delta, visit our website www.deltapae.com.au