Strategic Forward Planning Lead – Energy Delivery

AusNet; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet in Melbourne is seeking a Forward Planning Lead (Distribution) to enable efficient delivery of Distribution works by monitoring partner capacity and developing integrated work plans. You will collaborate across Network Management, Operations and Asset Management to develop outage and works plans, optimise sequencing, and provide decision support.

The role requires strong analytical skills, extensive planning experience in regulated environments, and the ability to influence senior

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience within the utility sector, with an understanding of regulated networks and requirements.
• Experience in project, program and resource planning within a complex environment.
• Capacity planning and workforce analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis abilities to present clear findings and recommendations.
• Strong communication skills to engage senior stakeholders, lead meetings and influence outcomes.
• Proven reporting experience in a business or regulated environment including SAP/ERP systems.
• Ability to prioritise business outcomes and drive continuous improvement of digital platforms and processes.
• Solid IT knowledge including MS Office, scheduling tools and GIS systems.
• Demonstrated success in developing effective business relationships across levels.
• Experience in developing and implementing change projects and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of monthly, annual and long-term works plans balancing asset, customer, regulatory and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop integrated outage and works plans for safe, efficient, customer-focused outcomes.
• Develop and maintain forward work programs optimizing sequencing, bundling, resource utilisation and work packaging.
• Analyse work volumes, delivery performance, resource capacity and constraints to provide scenarios and insights.
• Provide deliverability assurance across works programs considering capacity, outages, methodologies, materials and commercial factors.
• Lead resource forecasting and capacity planning identifying future workforce needs and risks.
• Influence stakeholders to align planning assumptions, priorities and resource commitments.
• Partner with delivery partners to improve efficiency and program performance.
• Lead reporting and performance analysis for visibility of delivery and risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning methodologies, processes and tools.

Skills

Utility sector experience

Regulated network knowledge

Project & resource planning

Capacity planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

SAP/ERP experience

IT & GIS tools

Change management

Relationship building

Job description

AusNet in Melbourne is seeking a Forward Planning Lead (Distribution) to enable efficient delivery of Distribution works by monitoring partner capacity and developing integrated work plans. You will collaborate across Network Management, Operations and Asset Management to develop outage and works plans, optimise sequencing, and provide decision support.

The role requires strong analytical skills, extensive planning experience in regulated environments, and the ability to influence senior