Works Delivery Planner

Key Hr Electrical Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Key HR Electrical Services is seeking an experienced Works Delivery Planner in Pakenham, VIC. You will be responsible for developing delivery programs, coordinating crews and resources, and ensuring safe, efficient execution of electricity distribution construction and maintenance works.

You will report to the Operations Manager and work with leaders to ensure high-quality, timely outcomes while maintaining VESI and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in electricity distribution planning or project delivery.
• Ability to coordinate field crews and operational programs.
• Strong knowledge of DNSPs networks and VESI requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain work schedules and delivery programs.
• Prepare comprehensive work packs, permits and planning documentation.
• Coordinate labour, plant, fleet, equipment, contractors and materials.
• Prepare and submit outage requests and network access documentation.
• Liaise with DNSPs, Network Control Centres and industry stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections to assess delivery requirements and risks.
• Monitor project progress and adjust schedules to changing priorities.
• Forecast resource requirements and identify constraints.
• Ensure compliance with VESI, client and company requirements.
• Support operational reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to strong HSEQ outcomes across activities.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Safety

Operational judgement

Multitasking

Education

Certificate III in ESI Distribution Overhead

Tools

SAP

GIS Mapping

Job description

Join Key HR- Leading Tier 1 Powerline Infrastructure Provider

Works Delivery Planner | Pakenham, VIC

Key HR Electrical Services (Key HR) is a proudly Australian family-owned business delivering powerline construction and maintenance services throughout Victoria. Since commencing operations in 2013, we have grown from a local contractor into a trusted Tier 1 powerline infrastructure provider, recognised for our commitment to safety, reliability, quality and the communities in which we work.

With operations spanning metropolitan and regional Victoria, we play a critical role in supporting the electricity distribution network owners, deliver infrastructure and maintenance solutions that keep communities and businesses connected.

Our continued success is built on our people, strong client relationships and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes every day. Our People are the Key.

Key Opportunity

As we continue to grow and strengthen our position within Victoria's electricity distribution industry, we are seeking an experienced Works Delivery Planner to join our Operations team based in Pakenham.

This is an exciting opportunity for an electricity distribution professional who thrives on planning, coordination and operational excellence. You will play a key role in ensuring field crews are work-ready through effective scheduling, resource allocation, stakeholder coordination and network planning activities.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will work closely with our Operational Leadership Team, Project Leaders, Crew Leaders and Worksite Leaders to facilitate the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of electricity distribution construction and maintenance works.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain work schedules and delivery programs.

• Prepare comprehensive work packs, permits and planning documentation.

• Coordinate labour, plant, fleet, equipment, contractors and materials.

• Prepare and submit outage requests and network access documentation.

• Liaise with DNSPs, Network Control Centres and industry stakeholders.

• Conduct site inspections to assess delivery requirements and operational risks.

• Monitor project progress and adjust schedules to meet changing priorities.

• Forecast resource requirements and identify potential constraints.

• Ensure compliance with VESI, client, regulatory and company requirements.

• Support operational reporting, planning systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to strong HSEQ outcomes across all activities.

About You

You are an experienced electricity distribution professional with strong planning and coordination capability, a practical understanding of network operations and a commitment to delivering safe and efficient outcomes.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate III in ESI Distribution Overhead.

• Significant experience in electricity distribution construction, maintenance, operations planning or project delivery.

• Experience coordinating field-based crews and operational programs.

• Strong knowledge of Victorian DNSP networks and VESI requirements.

• Experience preparing network access requests and outages.

• Experience using SAP, GIS Mapping or similar planning systems.

• Practical field experience within electricity distribution environments.

• Strong understanding of HSEQ requirements and compliance frameworks.

Key skills

• Exceptional planning and scheduling skills

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capability

• High attention to detail and organisational ability

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

• Commercial awareness and sound operational judgement

• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• A commitment to safety, accountability and continuous improvement

Why Join Key HR?

• Join a respected and growing Tier 1 powerline infrastructure provider

• Family-owned business with strong values and a supportive culture

• Opportunity to influence operational performance and business growth

• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment

• Long-term career development and progression opportunities

• Competitive remuneration package

• Be part of a business where Our People are the Key