Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $201,184 - $263,771
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/P12209
The Opportunity
The Senior Project Manager leads the planning and delivery of infrastructure associated with major, complex energy infrastructure projects, contributing to Victoria's energy transition through effective project development, governance and execution. This role will primarily be responsible for the management of the VNI West project non-contestable related work scopes, ensuring all are delivered in accordance with the project objectives, government priorities, regulatory requirements and system needs.
Working collaboratively across government, industry and delivery partners, the role drives coordinated outcomes, supports informed decision-making and builds strong stakeholder relationships. The Senior Project Manager plays a key role in managing complexity, mitigating risks and enabling the successful delivery of critical transmission and energy projects that support a secure and reliable electricity system.
What you will deliver
• Lead the delivery and provide technical expertise in the development and delivery of large complex transmission infrastructure to time, scope, cost and quality requirements.
• Provide active professional direction in the management of works contracts, including tendering activity and monitoring contractor progress and effectively negotiate variations, claims and other issues.
• Ensure that the management of safety is paramount and implements industry best practice processes and procedures.
• Proactively identify and respond to issues and project risks, exercising excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to pre-empt and mitigate project risks.
What you will bring
• Demonstrated experience and significant achievement in the delivery of large complex infrastructure projects, across a broad range of delivery models including D&C, alliance, PPP.
• Proven experience in the identification and effective management of project risk, including development of proactive mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of developing and maintaining a ‘safety first' and high performing team culture.
• Proven prior experience in the electricity transmission, generation or broader energy sector, and the ability to apply relevant technical standards, regulatory frameworks and system integration requirements. Ideally will have experience in the delivery of power non-contestable works.
What we offer you
We are committed to creating a workplace that inspires and engages you. Joining our new organisation as it establishes its footprint empowers and provides you with the opportunity to influence and shape our culture as well as providing:
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment.
Other relevant information
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Should there be an opportunity for an ongoing appointment, these will only be available to an AU/NZ citizen or an AU PR.
How to Apply
This is an ongoing role. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Hybrid work arrangements are available. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. Applications close on Friday 26 June 2026.