Title:  Project Manager - Development

• Contribute to the delivery of Transmission projects over the full project lifecycle
• Energy Leader > Sustainable future
• Careers with Purpose > Collaborative > Inclusive > Flexible Work Environment

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.
 

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

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Project Manager – Development to lead, plan, and manage the delivery of business projects through the development phase—including concept design and estimation. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring project plans and schedules are aligned with business needs, while effectively coordinating resources and applying your expertise to deliver outcomes safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of infrastructure from the ground up. You’ll be at the forefront of defining project scope, direction, and feasibility—long before construction begins. If you thrive on solving complex problems, influencing strategic decisions, and collaborating across diverse teams, this role offers the perfect platform. Your work will lay the foundation for successful delivery, ensuring projects are set up for long-term success while contributing to outcomes that matter for communities, customers, and the environment.

With a Hybrid working arrangement, this role is based in Southbank and is part of the Project Delivery team within the Transmission line of business.

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

• Lead, plan, and manage the delivery of strategic initiatives and projects across the development lifecycle
• Drive alignment of project schedules, milestones, and deliverables with business objectives and the Project Management Plan (PMP)
• Support the development of compelling business case estimation to secure funding and stakeholder buy-in
• Apply proactive risk management practices, translating technical and non-technical risks into actionable controls that protect timelines and budgets
• Conduct in-flight reviews and project health checks, offering clear, actionable recommendations
• Provide expert input on project estimation and planning outcomes
• Ensure customer needs and experience targets are embedded in project design and delivery
• Build strong, trust-based relationships across divisions, with external stakeholders, government, and the public
• Apply structured project management frameworks to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget

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

• Experience in Energy Distribution Networks, i.e. electricity distribution, electricity transmission and/or gas, preferred
• Demonstrated ability to create, build and grow relationships and business partnerships to build effective working relationships within and across Divisions and with external customers, government, and the public
• Demonstrated ability to achieve targets i.e. timelines, budget, quality, safety
• Committed to the safety of the community, as a whole and employees engaged in the provision of services
• Well-developed report writing and presentation skills
• Effective interpersonal, negotiating and facilitating skills
• Degree in Project Management/Engineering/Business or equivalent technical qualifications or Certified Practicing Project Manager (CPPM) with AIPM

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.