Team Leader Design Management

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 Design Management Team Leader, 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 $215,000 + 14.75% super (10-day fortnight)
• Virginia, Brisbane based

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, family-friendly hybrid working options
• Career development programs including Women in Leadership.
• Health & wellbeing discounts and benefits
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Free secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity:

As a Design Management Team Leader, you'll lead a team to help find clever solutions to interesting problems as you grow your skills every day. This key leadership position carries the responsibility of ensuring that the services delivered by Design Managers and Design Delivery Coordinators facilitate optimised design solutions, meeting internal and external customers’ schedule and budget requirements, operating in alignment with Powerlink’s policies, procedures and standards. And you'll do it with down-to-earth people who you're proud to work with and get to know. Here's how:

• You’ll coach and mentor team members in formulating design delivery strategies, engaging in negotiations with key stakeholders, and advising on strategic project decisions to effectively address conflicting interests and priorities in the best interest of Powerlink.
• You’ll contribute to the leadership of Design Solutions through the active engagement and participation in working groups with other Team Leaders, Managers and other internal and external stakeholders.
• You’ll be responsible for resource planning and coordination to ensure timely design delivery and successful project outcomes.
   

The people you'll join:

Based at our Virginia office, you’ll join a supportive Design Solutions group that forms part of our Delivery and Technical Solutions division. Our team values collaboration and innovation in everything we do.

What you'll bring:

• You’ll have a relevant qualification in engineering, design or an allied discipline with design experience.
• You’ll have experience in leading a team, resource planning, work allocation and coordination for both internal and external resources. 
• You’ll role model Powerlink’s strategic objectives through your focus on providing Queenslander’s affordable, reliable, safe, secure and clean electricity services

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 Wednesday 11th December 2024. 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 Kim at kim.pigg@powerlink.com.au.

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. Read more about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by visiting our careers site for more information!

As a Veteran-Friendly Employer, we value the skills Veterans bring and ensure equal opportunities. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.

Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As advocates of the Circle Back initiative, we pledge to respond to all applications promptly. 

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