General Manager Major Projects Office

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

A career that matters and lasts

As the General Manager Major Projects Office, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.

•    Lead & deliver the strategic frameworks and systems required to manage a portfolio of significant projects
•    Direct report to the Executive GM Major Projects with Board & Government engagement    
•    Market competitive salary package $370,000 inclusive of super

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.
 

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity:

As the General Manager of the Major Projects Office, you will lead the development, delivery and embedding of program management systems and controls for a multi-billion- dollar portfolio of major projects. Your role includes managing assurance, governance, and risk management frameworks to support all major projects at Powerlink. Essentially, you'll ensure the effectiveness and consistency of the major projects management lifecycle at an enterprise level, enabling Powerlink to successfully deliver a portfolio of multi-billion-dollar projects.

You will oversee key functional areas, including project management systems, quality systems, and business management improvements. You’ll effectively engage with senior leaders across the organisation, enabling a strategic enterprise approach to program management, managing financial, reputational, political, and portfolio risks.

You’ll demonstrate a broad understanding of the electricity transmission or major linear infrastructure sectors and will ensure the group is continuously monitoring and adopting an enterprise approach to driving innovative methodologies and world-class techniques to all major projects.  
As a values-based senior leader with proven success in leading diverse teams, you will skilfully translate business strategy into operational plans, fostering an inspired and empowered culture, enabling innovation, high-performance and achieving strategic organisational objectives.
 

The people you'll join:

As an integral member of the Major Projects leadership team, you’ll report to the Executive General Manager Major Projects, contributing directly to the division’s strategic priorities.

As General Manager, you’ll lead the teams responsible for the governance supporting large-scale projects, thereby ensuring Powerlink’s position as a key developer, capable of safely delivering a portfolio of complex and significant CAPEX projects over the next decade.

The team has cultivated a culture of innovation and continuous improvement where each member’s unique expertise is enhanced by a commitment to excellence, driving collective success.

What you'll bring:

Your degree-level qualification in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related discipline, or lesser qualifications with significant experience in a similar field, will be complemented by your level of personal drive, resilience, and commitment to the delivery of works. 

You will have significant experience in leading large diverse teams in complex, matrix organisations in the delivery of major infrastructure projects. Your dedication to fostering a culture of development and growth will be evident as you strive to further enhance employee engagement, capability, and ultimately, cultivate a high-performance culture.

You will enjoy collaborating closely with senior leadership to translate business strategy into operational plans, ensuring that planning demonstrates measurable, cost-effective delivery of key outcomes and clear alignment to strategic goals.  With strong commercial acumen, you will be adept at understanding key business drivers and applying sound commercial principles to achieve the best outcomes for Powerlink. 

What matters most is your drive to make an impact for the millions of people we serve. Through our core values of accountability, customer service, teamwork, and safety, you’ll strive to question and challenge the ordinary every day.
 

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Monday 31st March 2025. Please be aware our Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Kate Bossennec kate.bossennec@powerlink.com.au

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