Senior Project Management Lead

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 Senior Project Management Lead, 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.  

• Competitive Salary starting from $246,693 plus 14.75% Super for a 10-day working fortnight 
• Lead a team to develop projects from Origination through to FiD (Final Investment Decision) 
• Ensure project specific objectives are achieved involving all aspects of the project i.e. scope, budget, schedule and quality

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:

• Powerlink offers robust leadership development through integrated programs, fostering growth across all levels.
• Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays.
• Additional leave purchasing.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay. 
• 14.75% superannuation and salary packaging of novated lease vehicles.
• Health & wellbeing benefits, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations.

The opportunity:

As the Senior Project Management Lead, you will lead a team in the development and approvals of major projects to prepare for handover to the delivery team. You will ensure that the requirements for each stage gate approval are met.

This role also acts as the primary interface between the internal and external stakeholders supporting the project development, requiring you to integrate heavily across different functional groups and divisions.

You will develop a top-tier project team, fostering a robust team culture that upholds an exemplary level of performance across the group.

At the helm of pioneering projects, you will oversee and orchestrate the project execution for the development of our major energy infrastructure projects in the pipeline, effectively setting the projects up for success as they enter the construction phase.

In addition, you will form part of the team solving complex technical delivery challenges with safety, quality, and productivity at the forefront, managing and ensuring the execution of assigned projects within sanctioned budgets, timelines, and infrastructure parameters.

The people you'll join:

Based in our Bowen Hills offices and reporting to the Delivery Launch Director, you will lead a dynamic project team united by a passion for developing and delivering cutting-edge infrastructure projects that will transform the future of Queensland’s energy network in developing Queensland's energy grid for the future, providing clean, reliable and affordable energy for Queenslanders.

What you'll bring:

• Significant relevant program and/or project management experience in the development of major, high voltage transmission or similar linear infrastructure projects.
• Proven people leadership and relationship building skills developing and leading a dedicated project team and delivery partners to optimise delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in leading the delivery of multiple complex projects through application of project management techniques.
• A high-performance delivery focus, managing risks and adapting to ensure certainty in delivery.

Qualifications:

Degree level qualifications in Engineering and/or Project Management and or significant demonstrated experience in a similar field.

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 Sunday, 22 July, 2025. Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.
 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Klaas van Noord, klaas.vannoord@powerlink.com.au.

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