Project Manager - EOI

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• Lead a transformative renewable energy project in South Australia
• Oversee cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage System implementation
• Attractive salary package | Energy discounts | Career growth opportunities

Alinta Energy is one of Australia’s biggest energy retailers, generators and developers with over 1.1 million customers. Australia’s energy system is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history and we’re right there with it. We’re investing in and developing large-scale renewables and storage projects as part of our ongoing effort to provide our customers with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy.

We understand that flexibility matters when considering your next role. Let us know your requirements, and we’ll carefully consider how wemight accommodate them.

About the role

We invite expressions of interest for the Project Manager role in our Construction team at Alinta Energy, based in Adelaide. This role is crucial for the successful delivery of the proposed Reeves Plains Energy Hub, situated north of Adelaide. This exciting project aims to enhance energy security and support Australia’s transition to net-zero emissions.

As a Project Manager, you will oversee the deployment and expansion of power generation assets, ensuring projects are completed on time, safely, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will lead a team, coordinate with various stakeholders, and promote a culture of safety and high performance, all while managing the implementation of a state-of-the-art Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) designed to boost the region's electricity storage capacity.

Why you'll love working here

We’re a welcoming bunch who put our energy into being the best company we can be. For us, this means shared respect, great communication between teams, acting on our ideas, and looking out for each other’s wellbeing. There are plenty of great perks, from flexible working to a long list of exclusive Alinta benefits.

What you'll do

• Directly manage contractors, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and effective project management.
• In your routine activities, prioritise contractor interfaces and ensure the multi-contract project is delivered on time, within budget, and safely
• Identify and manage risks related to business, community, and environmental factors.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulations, and community requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project success.
• Contribute to a culture of Zero Harm by implementing HSE policies and monitoring performance.

Your experience

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering or project management with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record in managing teams within the engineering and construction industry.
• Experience in constructing major energy infrastructure, ideally in utility battery storage or transmission substations.
• Successful experience in managing multi-contract construction projects
• Direct experience with managing connections to existing transmission networks.
• Strong analytical skills to assess and mitigate organisational risks.

Please note this role requires full working rights within Australia.

Like what you’re seeing?

If you like the sound of this, and you’ve got experience in a similar role, we’d love to talk to you. Come and discover better together with Alinta Energy.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

If your application progresses, we will need to complete background and pre-employment checks, such as immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and additional checks for roles related to finance.

Our Diversity Commitment

Alinta Energy offers a truly diverse, safe and supportive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, Alinta Energy encourages applications from any qualified person, including First Nations Australians, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and people living with a disability. We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and we are committed to advancing women’s careers.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Alinta Energy is a leading Australian utility with an owned and contracted generation portfolio of 3,000MW, over 1 million combined electricity and gas retail customers, and around 1,000 employees across Australia and New Zealand.

We’ve been supplying energy in Australia for over 20 years. Today we’re a vertically integrated energy company, providing generation, retail and wholesale supply of gas and electricity across Australia. We also offer local customer service through our support hubs in Perth, Western Australia and Morwell in Victoria.

Alinta Energy is a leading Australian utility with an owned and contracted generation portfolio of 3,000MW, over 1 million combined electricity and gas retail customers, and around 1,000 employees across Australia and New Zealand.

We’ve been supplying energy in Australia for over 20 years. Today we’re a vertically integrated energy company, providing generation, retail and wholesale supply of gas and electricity across Australia. We also offer local customer service through our support hubs in Perth, Western Australia and Morwell in Victoria.