Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Occupation: Executive Management Reference: VG/50963441 Vic Grid is where you want to be If you want to do work that matters, then this is the place to be.
Vic Grid has been established to ensure Victoria has the infrastructure in place to transition to renewable energy.
Elevate your career in renewable energy and help preserve the world around us for future generations.
Vic Grid is leading the charge in delivering ground-breaking projects across Victoria.
We are an energised team and passionate about the innovative work we deliver.
We trust, support, value and nurture our people, as we strive to create a sustainable future for Victorian communities.
We need people with passion, excitement, and capability to work in a fast-paced delivery environment.
If you want to be a part of shaping Victoria's renewable energy transition, we want you to work with us.
The Opportunity The Director, Project Controls reports to the Executive Director, Project Delivery and is responsible for overseeing a team of project controls specialists.
The Director, Project Controls will support the development and delivery phase of Vic Grid's transmission infrastructure projects, providing advice and guidance to project teams in the key areas of planning, program, risk and utilities management.
This role will also be responsible for the amalgamation of Vic Grid's project reporting, enabling the supply of reports to relevant government departments.
What you will deliver You will support the delivery of Vic Grid's program of work to ensure development and delivery is within specified scope, time and budget.
You will lead and provide expert direction to a team of specialists ensuring best practice in utilities management, enabling Vic Grid project teams to meet contract and asset management standards and expectations.
You will lead the management of the functional teams responsible for program and planning, risk and opportunity, and utilities management, within a matrix structure.
You will lead a team responsible for managing and amalgamating all Vic Grid's project reporting, to enable various reports to be supplied to various government departments.
What you will bring Strong understanding of planning and scheduling, risk and issues management and how this integrates with cost control in the context of a major project delivery environment.
Demonstrated capacity to provide clear, authoritative and effective advice to senior government decision makers on complex issues in a politically sensitive arena.
Extensive senior leadership experience in the delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects, including utilities and asset management, planning and scheduling, and risk management.
Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management or related discipline is required.
If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.
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 Mental health and wellbeing offerings through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which is extended to team members and their families for work and personal issues Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment 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 Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace Vic Grid is an Administrative Office established in relation to the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate (DEECA).
Vic Grid welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants.
We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees.
Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.
How to Apply This is a fixed term position available on a three year fixed term contract.
The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.
Hybrid work arrangements 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.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 18 September 2024.
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