Title:  Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

• Make a real difference and help shape our customers’ Energy Future. 
• Elevate your career at one of Australia’s best energy organisations. 
• Inclusive and Supportive Culture> Flexible Work Environment 

When you choose AusNet, you’ll join genuine people working together making Real. Progress

At AusNet, we’re the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family.

Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia’s cleaner energy future.

Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That’s refreshing.

Are you ready to take charge and lead the way in engineering and design management for large-scale, high-stakes projects? We're seeking a dynamic individual to spearhead the success of our most challenging endeavors!

As our Engineering Manager, you'll be at the helm of large and complex projects, orchestrating multiple work streams with finesse. With projects typically valued at over $500 million, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where every decision counts.

You will ensure that our projects not only meet but exceed design requirements, timeframes, and budget constraints. But that's not all – you'll also champion our commitments to commercial success, HR excellence, safety standards, quality assurance, and environmental and community impact.

You'll be empowered to identify and seize opportunities, turning challenges into triumphs! Your strategic mindset and problem-solving prowess will be the driving force behind our project's financial success, as you navigate through obstacles and capitalize on every chance for growth.

With a 3/2 Hybrid split Office / WFH , this role is based in Melbourne CBD and is part of the Western Renewables Link project team, Development & Future Networks team. 

This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:

• Drive project design and engineering for quality and cost efficiency.
• Exhibit commercial acumen in client interactions.
• Provide engineering support to site management.
• Oversee estimates, tenders, and advise on construction techniques.
• Assess project modification claims and offer engineering insights.
• Manage client expectations and effectively communicate with the project team.
• Coordinate with Design Managers and senior engineering management for consistency and knowledge sharing.
• Lead compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and mentor engineering staff for high performance.

You don’t need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Science, Building Construction is preferred
• Expertise in contemporary design and construction practices.
• Strong understanding of contractual, legal, commercial, and legislative compliance.
• Advanced financial management abilities, including cost reduction and budget management.
• Proficiency in safety, environmental, and quality risk management.

A real place to belong 

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.  

We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life.
• Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
• Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
• Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.