Remote Area Energy Transition Lead

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Adelaide CBD location

White Ribbon Accredited workplace

EAP and social programs

Job summary

The Department for Energy and Mining in Adelaide seeks a Project Manager ASO8 to lead the RAES transition of remote electricity supply. You will plan, govern and deliver a complex transition, coordinating stakeholders across councils, regulators and service providers, while driving commercial and regulatory outcomes.

This full-time term vacancy (2 years) requires strong governance, communication and risk management skills, with travel across intrastate regions and a capability to advise

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex projects or programs, preferably in remote or regional settings.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Experience working across multiple organisations, government agencies or community groups.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage emerging risks
• Sound project management skills, including planning, governance and risk management.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and achieve results.
• An interest in energy, infrastructure or essential services, with the ability to quickly understand technical information would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the RAES transition project from planning through to implementation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with remote communities, local councils, service providers and government stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, manage risks and track progress to ensure successful outcomes.
• Manage project budgets, governance requirements and procurement activities.
• Coordinate technical, policy, legal, commercial and operational project activities
• Deliver strong and culturally appropriate community engagement across remote area
• Build effective relationships with local government, communities and key stakeholders
• Prepare high quality briefs, reports and advice for senior executives, Ministers and Cabinet
• Identify and address issues and risks while adapting to changing priorities.
• Undertake frequent intrastate travel to support operational requirements, including extended travel periods of up to one week at a time.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Governance

Risk management

Communication skills

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

Diploma or higher in PM

Remote SA communities experience

Stakeholder engagement experience

Job description

The Department for Energy and Mining in Adelaide seeks a Project Manager ASO8 to lead the RAES transition of remote electricity supply. You will plan, govern and deliver a complex transition, coordinating stakeholders across councils, regulators and service providers, while driving commercial and regulatory outcomes.

This full-time term vacancy (2 years) requires strong governance, communication and risk management skills, with travel across intrastate regions and a capability to advise