Senior Project Development Specialist - [Archived Advertisement]

Find a career that matters and lasts

You'll be the driving force behind our critical projects, ensuring they're delivered efficiently and in line with our vision. Your primary responsibility will be to coordinate the development, approval, and ongoing governance  of a portfolio of transmission network projects aligned with the QEJP whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory processes and actively supporting non-regulated business opportunities, particularly in renewable energy and large-scale customer connections.

In this role you will;

• Forge and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, facilitating collaborative efforts to achieve project objectives.
• Strategically manage and monitor a portfolio of projects to optimize project delivery efficiency.
• Interpret and communicate National Electricity Rules (Rules) and oversee the Regulatory Investment Test for Transmission (RIT-T) or alternative processes.
• Collaborate with internal experts to understand project drivers and validate proposed solutions, encompassing both network and non-network alternatives.
• Develop comprehensive project scopes and governance documentation, ensuring adherence to required standards and timely financial approvals.
• Lead negotiations for feasible non-network solutions where applicable, effectively managing priorities and project variations.
• Provide strategic guidance considering network security, outage constraints, and resourcing, and oversee project completion reviews and reporting.

What you’ll bring

If you are passionate about innovation and growth, this is an exciting opportunity for you to be part of a collaborative, diverse team in an exciting time for the energy industry.

You will have;

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent, complemented by extensive transmission network experience in project development or delivery roles.
• Profound understanding and application of Queensland's power industry, especially in high voltage transmission networks and National Electricity Rules (RIT-T or RIT-D specifically).
• Demonstrated expertise in senior roles within transmission network planning, design, project management, or construction, leveraging program and project management principles.
• Capacity to anticipate and address industry trends and risks affecting project portfolios.
• Proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders, engage with decision-makers, negotiate effectively, and resolve conflicts.
• Experience in complex asset management frameworks, applying life cycle costing and commercial principles.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and adeptness in documenting issues within strategic contexts.

Why Powerlink?

There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say that there are 3 things that really stand out:

• A career that matters and lasts: You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, green energy future.
• Unique work and the chance to grow: You’ll find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
• People who love to support and share: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.

You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements such as hybrid working and substitution of public holidays
• 12.75% superannuation and salary packaging of novated lease vehicles
• Bright, open office layout with access to onsite credit union and cafeteria

Be the start of every possibility

There’s so much opportunity for you to grab here. If this role sounds like it would suit you, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please click on the Apply button above. This will take you to our careers page, where you’ll start the application process by attaching your resume and cover letter. Application close 11:59pm Sunday 21st of January 2024. Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

If you’d like to find out more about this position, please reach out to our recruitment team at recruitment@powerlink.com.au.

At Powerlink, we are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and harness the unique talents, perspectives and experiences of all people. Throughout the recruitment process, we provide support for candidates to ensure nobody is disadvantaged. Please tell us about any adjustments, support or access requirements that may help make the recruitment process more inclusive. You are also welcome to share your pronouns with us at any point throughout the process. 

As part of the recruitment process, the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include, but are not limited to: reference checks, criminal background checks, right to work eligibility, verification of academic qualifications, and bankruptcy checks.

We’re proud to be a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.