Works Ready Coordinator

Zinfra PTY Ltd.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zinfra PTY Ltd. is seeking a Works Ready Coordinator for a 12-month secondment based at the Tullamarine Depot. You will prepare and plan work packages, ensuring processes and discipline are in place for efficient delivery of the works program, reporting to the Underground Team Leader.

You will lead the team, manage risks, and handle data preparation for planning and delivery reporting while maintaining data accuracy and meeting tight timeframes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe working practices and Australian standards.
• Understanding of risk management and regulatory concepts.
• Experience with planning and scheduling in electrical networks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all work to be fully reviewed with planning completed before handover.
• Lead the team to achieve goals with high-level advice and support.
• Identify risks and prepare mitigation strategies.
• Manage customer expectations and business needs.
• Ensure data capture consistency and end-of-month reconciliation.
• Prepare data and analysis for reporting on works planning and delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational planning

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III Power Systems

Project management qualification

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Planning software

Job description

Who We Are

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering an annual portfolio of more than $1.2 billion, our work helps keep energy flowing safely and reliably to communities across Australia while supporting the nation’s energy transition.

With a workforce of more than 2,800 people, we deliver complex infrastructure, asset management and field services across Australia’s east coast. Our people draw on deep industry experience, an unwavering commitment to safety, and practical innovation to deliver the right outcomes for our clients and communities.

About the Role

We are seeking a Works Ready Coordinator for a 12-month secondment opportunity based out of our Tullamarine Depot.

Reporting to Underground Team Leader at Tullamarine, the primary purpose of the Works Ready Coordinator role is to prepare and plan the work packages by ensuring processes, systems and disciplines are in place to assist with the efficient delivery of the works program.

• Prepare all work to the stage that it is fully reviewed, and all preparation and planning has been completed prior to handing over the Team Leader for execution
• Lead the team to ensure organisational goals are achieved by providing a high level of advice and support
• Identify risks and prepare mitigation strategies for all risks
• Manage customer expectations and the needs of the business
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of data capture is maintained; this includes but is not limited to ad hoc system checks and end of month reconciliation
• Preparation of data and analysis for reporting on works planning & delivery as required

About You

To be considered for this role you must have the knowledge of safe working practices, OHS&E principles and Australian standards with practical knowledge of legal, financial, quality and risk management concepts and their application to field employees.

• Certificate III Power Systems (highly desirable), Project Management or other relevant qualification
• Current Australian Driver’s licence
• Working knowledge of construction and/ maintenance, planning/scheduling work and operational techniques and standards as applied to electrical networks
• Good understanding of Victorian Electrical Distribution Networks and VESI requirements
• Experience in the preparation and lodgement of switching sheets
• Understanding of HSEQ issues as they relate to maintenance planning
• SAP, Word, Excel and planning package systems experience will be highly regarded
• Successfully operate in an environment where there are tight timeframes and conflicting priorities and options
• Strong organisational planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

Why Work With Us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across Australia every day. We are proud to keep communities connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future.

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, because broader perspectives strengthen our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate.

We welcome applications from everyone, including First Nations peoples, veterans, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Recruitment Process

During the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks, including a pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties

Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes, or liability associated with fees or costs, from recruitment agencies, search firms or other third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.