Business & Asset Optimisation Team Leader

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 Business & Asset Optimisation Team Leader, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.  

• Competitive Salary offering $216,403 + 14.75% super (10-day fortnight)
• Available to you is the option to work a 9-day fortnight with RDOs every second week

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 Business & Asset Optimisation Team Leader, you will lead a team of skilled professionals dedicated to enhancing the performance and reliability of Powerlink’s transmission assets. Your expertise in asset management and advanced analytics will be crucial in driving continuous improvement and innovation within our operations.

Further to this you will;

• Oversee initiatives to enhance asset performance and lifespan, applying advanced asset management techniques to drive efficiency and mitigate risks
• Be at the forefront of innovation by implementing new technologies and improving data analytics for better asset reliability and resilience
• Promote continuous improvement through proactive monitoring, data analytics, and optimisation strategies
• Lead the adoption of digital technologies and data insights to predict and prevent asset failures, reduce downtime, and extend asset life
• Leverage your strong understanding of asset management to enable data-driven decision making, using tools such as SAP, Tableau, Alteryx, and Excel to analyse and manage data
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and drive success

The people you'll join:

Located in our Virginia office, you will be a key member of the Operational Engineering division, ensuring that we are able to provide cost-effective and reliable electricity to Queenslanders. This role works within a supportive team and reports directly to the Manager for Asset Integrity and Performance Solutions.

What you'll bring:

• Degree qualification in Business or Financial Management

Your exceptional leadership skills and business acumen make you an ideal candidate for this role. You bring valuable knowledge of asset management in an operational environment, ensuring alignment with relevant business, quality, and data standards. Crucially, you possess a deep understanding of asset management that enables data-driven decision-making, leveraging data insights to enhance financial performance and operational excellence. Proficiency in using tools such as SAP, Tableau, Alteryx, and Excel for data analysis and management is highly desirable.

You excel at managing and mitigating risks, monitoring progress, and achieving delivery outcomes. Your expertise in utilizing key people management processes to effectively manage team performance is essential. Additionally, you have the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and driving success.

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 4th of May 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 Nix at nix.lapham@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. To learn about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, visit our careers site for more information!

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Successful applicants must consent to, undergo, obtain, and maintain the relevant security clearance for this role, in accordance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and the AusCheck Act 2007 (Cth) as amended from time to time. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.

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