Title:  Business Improvement Lead

• Energy Leader > Sustainable Future  
• Flexible working > 2 Days WFH > Choose your office days
• Be part of the energy transition

We’re an energised team who is passionate about our customers, strive for operational excellence and a sustainable future for our people and our community. 

About the Role

 You will be responsible for shaping and sustaining the pipeline of business improvement initiatives for our Network Operations and Safety (NO&S) division.

Your role includes working with stakeholders in NO&S to develop and manage innovative improvement initiatives.  You will also drive the divisions quarterly business planning cycle activities.  

This strategic position also plays a vital role in empowering business units throughout all of AusNet to effectively capture, enhance, and manage their business processes and apply various improvement frameworks, ultimately driving improved business outcomes.

Leading a small, dedicated team of Improvement Practitioners, you will orchestrate collaborative efforts with NO&S initiative owners to tailor and develop initiatives that directly enhance the operational efficiency of their respective operations.

Your influence will extend across all facets of AusNet, ensuring a cohesive approach to business improvement. This dynamic role requires a forward-thinking mindset and a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

At AusNet, we’re a team of 1,500 employees who service over 1.5 million Victorians. We own and operate three regulated networks: electricity distribution, gas distribution and the state-wide electricity transmission network.

Our communities’ energy needs are changing – and we’re changing to meet them. So, when you work for us, you’re shaping the energy future of Australian communities.

This is a permanent full-time position.

This role will report to the Manager, Strategic Planning & Improvement within NO&S and is based in Southbank, Victoria with occasional travel across various AusNet sites.

What you will deliver

• Lead the development and maintenance of the NO&S pipeline of prioritised Business Improvements
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to draft improvement initiatives aligning with NO&S business outcomes
• Foster the development of a team of Continuous Improvement specialists in your team and across NO&S leading a community of practice
• Facilitate the  NO&S business planning activities, including Quarterly Business Planning (QBR)
• Be the  system owner and administrator for the Enterprise Process Centre application and lead the embedment the Enterprise Process Management tool throughout AusNet
• Provide mentoring and support to the process modeler community across AusNet
• Contribute to health & safety outcomes and promote real wellbeing

 What we like about you

• Relationship and stakeholder management skills have been fundamental to your success in working within complex operating environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leading a team in a project or ongoing context

• An ability to be agile and adaptive, yet have a structured approach and relentless focus on delivery of value

• Applied experience with Enterprise Level Business Process Management systems (eg,  Signavio, Pro Map, Enterprise Process Management etc) across large enterprises
• Relevant training or qualification in Continuous Improvement and process methodologies (eg, Lean, Six Sigma, BPMN and quality tools) and experience in BPMN 2.0 process mapping
• A knowledge of changes and innovations in the digital landscape to support the energy transition.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that fosters belonging, where everyone brings their unique strengths and innovative ideas.

AusNet partners with Work180 and Kinaway to support these diversity pillars and has Employee Network Groups that support Pride and LGBQTIA+, Cultural and Ethnic Awareness, Disability, Working Parents Group, Women’s Network and Young Professionals Network.

What we offer at AusNet

• A diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture who supports you to lead and achieve
• We care about what flexibility means to you and flexible working options are fully supported, to better balance work, personal and family commitments
• A wide range of employee benefits such as income protection, corporate discounts, salary sacrifice options including novated leasing
• Learning culture with ongoing development and career opportunities to enable a career with purpose

Our Ethos

At AusNet you don’t need to check every box.
 

We have key requirements which are important, but we also know that the best candidate may not tick all the boxes so, if you have the experience and capabilities for a portion of the role, Apply Now to join our energised team

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As we are entering the Christmas Shutdown period, please note that we won't be monitoring, reviewing or shortlisting until our return in January 2024.

The AusNet Talent Acquisition team wish you a joyful Christmas break, and look forward to connecting in the new year!

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