Title:  Strategic Portfolio Planner

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• 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

As a Strategic Portfolio Planner you will play a crucial role in shaping the energy landscape by building and maintaining a view of project and program works for the Network Operations & Safety (NO&S) Group over the next 5 year horizon.

This role involves collaborating with work initiators, finance, and regulation to create and maintain a comprehensive "visible pipeline" of all upcoming works, covering capital and operational works across Distribution, Transmission, and Gas, totaling approximately $500 million p.a.

Your contributions and insights will support the NO&S group and the broader business in making strategic decisions for an expanding works portfolio.
 

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, implementation, and maintenance of the 5 year works pipeline including monitoring tools and dashboards.
• Provide expertise to analyse and interrogate the pipeline, supporting NO&S decision-making for the delivery of the portfolio.
• Conduct regular 'pipeline update' forums with senior stakeholders to outline emerging trends, future forecasts, and discuss key risks/opportunities.
• Collaborate with Network Management, Development & Future Networks, Finance, and Regulation teams to obtain information for the 5-year pipeline view.
• Create and implement new processes to support ongoing "pipeline" requirements.

 What we like about you

• Significant complex project and portfolio management experience and understanding of methodologies.
• Excellent portfolio analytical skills with the ability to synthesis numerous inputs and present clear findings and recommendations.
• Proven reporting experience in a business or complex projects environment including strong ERP system experience e.g. SAP Portfolio Management & Project Systems
• Relationship and stakeholder management skills at all organisation levels have been fundamental to your success in working within complex operating environments.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills to proactively engage with key senior stakeholders and lead meetings, with limited assistance.
• Ability to work positively and proactively within a team environment
• Problem solving skills – rapidly identifies solutions by applying knowledge of AusNet products and services
• A relevant tertiary qualification in business or data analytics and experience within the utility sector

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

Our job ads are working over the Christmas period, but we're not!

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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