Title:  Field Officer - Development and Early Works

• Field Officer, Development and Early Works
• Be a part of shaping Australia's Energy Future
• Careers with Purpose > Collaborative > Inclusive > Flexible Work Environment  

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

As the Field Officer Development & Early Works you will be responsible for supporting the Field Support Lead with the planning, logistics and successful completion of required surveys in accordance with AusNet procedures and the ESC Land Access Code of Practice to allow the successful completion of works required for the Approvals phase and Early Works.

As a conduit between delivery partners, the Field Officer will manage and monitor of key delivery partners to deliver the project to time, budget, safety and quality, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, compliance with the ESC Land Access Code of Practice.

The key to success in this role is to monitor, analyse and constructively review program, productivity, conformance and safety on projects.

This role will report to the PMO Lead who is located at the head office CBD / Ballarat and will involve extensive travel around Western Victoria.  

We are a flexible and truly hybrid workplace. 

What you will deliver

• Delivery Partner technical tender reviews for Development Stage and Early Works.
• Input to schedule and project timelines through working with Land Agents and Field Operations Support to understand landholder sentiment and land access requirements.
• Logistics, planning and execution of required field works for Approvals and Early Works in accordance with AusNet procedures and the Essential Services Commission (ESC) Land Access Code of Practice. Ensure site access and security is compliant with AusNet procedures.
• Interact with, and support, the Development team to meet with the ESC, Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs), Delivery Partners and other key stakeholders to obtain and maintain support for the project.
• Ensure all commercial, regulatory and contractual obligations are met, including, but not limited to: Health, Safety & Environment; landowner agreements; planning consents; and insurance.
• Deliver upon Land Access Strategy and regularly report to key internal stakeholders with progress reports on timelines, risk assessments and project finance.
• Identify, document and mitigate risks and issues.
• Ensure Delivery Partner/s are complying with site access and security.

 What we like about you 

• Experience in Construction Projects with Development experience a bonus.
• Track record in construction management, logistics or field operations
• Ability to manage to deadlines and escalate issues where required
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and plan
• Proactive and self-driven
• Committed to the safety of the community as a whole and employees engaged in the provision of services
• Ability to negotiate, influence and maintain constructive stakeholder relationships

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, Supply Nation and Kinaway to support these diversity pillars and has Employee Network Groups that support Pride and LGBTQIA+, 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